Cat Food Donated to Local Pantries by Shelter

Local families struggling to feed their pets received welcome help last year from theMetroWest Humane Society (MWHS). Through their 3-year-old Community Outreach Program, MWHS donated more than 1,300 pounds of dry cat food to local food pantries to help those needing assistance with feeding their cats.

"Yes, there are foreclosures and a lack of jobs, but the residents in the MetroWest area have been extremely generous with food donations to MWHS, which in turn enables us to enhance our services to the community,” said Jackie Walters, MWHS Shelter Manager.

Currently, food packets are available at the following locations:
•        SMOC MetroWest Harvest Food Pantry in Framingham
•        The Senior Center in Ashland
•        Holliston Food Pantry in Holliston
•        St. Bridget's Catholic Church Food Pantry in Framingham

The packets identify the brand of food enclosed and include information on low cost spay/neuter assistance. Dog food is also distributed when it is available.

The shelter is located at 30 Pond Street (Rte 126) in Ashland. For more information about the MWHS Community Outreach Program, call 508-875-3776 or visit the MWHS Website. 

An advocate for animal welfare, MetroWest Humane Society focuses on the well-being of cats in the MetroWest Boston area, including finding loving homes or providing life-long care while educating the community and reducing the feral/stray cat population. MWHS is a volunteer-led, non-profit, no-kill shelter dependent on charitable donations.

MWHS welcomes financial donations as well as cat/kitten food, towels, litter, and cat toys. Volunteers are always needed.

Announcement provided by MetroWest Humane Society.