The Animal League’s Nourish the Needy Program supplies local food pantries with pet food.
Our food program exists solely through the generosity of veterinarians, business owners, and concerned citizens who want to do something to prevent people from having to make the heartbreaking decision to give up a beloved pet. Faced with financial hardship, families often cannot afford to feed them. The unfortunate result is that many pets are being given up or abandoned. This is heartbreaking for everyone involved. To help these people most in need, The Animal League provides emergency assistance to families facing unemployment, foreclosure, or other financial crises, thus enabling them to keep their pets. We provide pet food until the family is able to provide this necessity on their own.
Donate Pet Food
Here is a listing of our pet food collection sites where you can drop off pet food year-round to support these families and their beloved companions. Your generous donations ensure that no pet goes hungry during their owners’ toughest times.
- The Animal League Adoption Center | 4648 Baptist Island Road, Groveland | Open daily, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- The Animal League Wellness Center | 32721 Radio Road, Leesburg | Open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- The Animal League Thrift Shop | 770 W Montrose Street, Clermont | Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Find A Food Pantry
Here is a listing of the pantries supported by The Animal League, where you can receive pet food if you are in need and qualify:
- Leesburg Food Bank | 503 N 13th St, Leesburg | (352) 326-5463
- Christian Service Center | 300 West Franklin St., Ocoee | (407) 656-6678
- Faith Neighborhood Center | 7432 S.R. 50, Groveland | (352) 429-1200
- Family Christian Center | 16215 Highway 50, Clermont | (352) 242-1895
These pantries are also supply centers for a nationally acclaimed program, Pets of the Homeless. This is a similar program to Nourish the Needy, but with a focus on providing pet food and medical treatment for the pets of homeless people so they can keep their beloved friends.
Please note this may not be a comprehensive list of pantries offering pet food. Check your local listings.
The purpose of both the Nourish the Needy and Pets of the Homeless programs is to prevent people from having to give up their pets. Owners must show proof of financial need to the food pantries according to the pantries’ guidelines. Both food programs exist solely through the generosity of the community, with all pet food and supplies donated by others: nothing is purchased by The Animal League.
