Free and Healthy Pet Food Drive-Thru Giveaway in Utica

If you or someone you know is struggling financially, please remember that you don't have to let your pets go hungry because there is help.

4PetSake Food Pantry is holding another drive-thru pet food distribution at the Parkway Rec Centers upper parking lot, 220 Memorial Parkway in Utica, Tuesday, June 22, from 2PM - 5PM for those who qualify. Rain date June 29.

4PetSake strives to keep pets with their owners and prevent them from being surrendered or abandoned due to lack of funds. They're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them by assisting with pet food, advocating spay/neuter and vaccine programs, and nutrition education to low-income senior citizens, veterans, or anyone that has fallen on hard times.

Income Requirement For Free Pet Food:

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If you are with an organization or business and would like to participate or give financial support, please contact via (pet-sake@hotmail.com) or message them on Facebook.

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The food pantry has a booth at the Mohawk Antiques Mall and sells various antiques, vintage, new, slightly used items, and pet items. All proceeds benefit the low-cost spay and neuter program. If you have items to donate, call 315-796-2584 for assistance.

4PetSake is a registered 501-c-3, not-for-profit Pet Food Pantry established in 2013 to assist low-income pet owners. You can find them at the Mohawk Antiques Mall, 100 E. Main Street, Mohawk, NY. Open on Wednesdays from 11 am-2 pm—phone 315-796-2584.

Financial donations are thankfully accepted; please mail to 4PetSake, PO Box 216, Mohawk, NY 13407.

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