We’re working hard this season to ensure no family has to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets! The Walnut Creek Patch featured our efforts to direct a substantial portion of Joybound’s Giving Tuesday donations this year to re-stock our pet food pantry, which is running low amidst the government shutdown and benefits freeze.
Walnut Creek Org Fills Furry Friends’ Bowls During Benefits Freeze
Walnut Creek Joybound is directing $20,000 to emergency pet food assistance — and matching donations from pet friends dollar for dollar.
By Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
With rising living costs and a freeze on food benefits, families across Contra Costa County are struggling and their pets are feeling the impact, too.
To meet the deepening need, Walnut Creek-based Joybound People & Pets is directing $20,000 of their Giving Tuesday campaign to emergency pet food assistance —and matching donations from pet friends dollar for dollar. The funds will be used to buy and distribute 20,000 pounds of pet food by the end of 2025…. (Read more)
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