Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland's Mutts n' Meows Pet Food Pantry is Open for Business

Open for Business!

Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland, Inc. (MOW) opened its Mutts n' Meows Pet Food Pantry this week, and provided its first pet food supplies to Linda Joy Vendura and her Chihuahua, Coco Chanel as well as Joan Braca and herBeagle, Star. Both Linda Joy and Joan are members of Meals on Wheels' Clarkstown/PearlRiver Senior Center.

“That’s the reason we started the Pantry,” Barbara Kohlhausen Chief Executive Officer of MOW said. “We want to help Rockland county seniors keep their beloved pets healthy.”  She went on to add,  “Most of our clients are on a fixed income.
We have heard some reports of seniors sharing their food with their pets, out
of necessity.  She stated simply, “We want to help seniors in any way we can.” 
In addition to delivering healthy meals to homebound clients, MOW will,
whenever possible, also deliver food for their pets.

The Mutts n' Meows Pet Food Pantry was established by generous donations from The Catherine C. Reiley Charitable Foundation, Valley Cottage Animal Hospital, Oradell Animal Hospital, Pet Nutrition, and Hills Pet Food, and will, based upon
availability,  supply either dog or cat food to Rockland County seniors who want to keep their best friendhealthy.  “Now you will be well feed.” Linda Joy told Coco Chanel. 

Joan added “Thank you so much for this.”  Both recipients are very happy to have a little extra help, especially these days.

Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland County, Inc. is a private not-for-profit community service agency serving the needs of Rockland County residents since 1974.