March 2024 - Colorado Pet Pantry

Client Stories: Tori and Kupka

Sweet Kupka is a 15 year old kitty from Boulder and his human, Tori, visits the EFAA Pet Food Bank. Like many older cats, Kupka requires a substantial amount of wet food in order to thrive. Tori is on Social Security and a very tight budget. She shares, “We are grateful that Colorado Pet Pantry is able to help us through the generosity of their supporters.”

In the last 12 months, Colorado Pet Pantry distributed over 309,000 cans of wet food across the entire state of Colorado. Through the generosity of its donors, Colorado Pet Pantry has been able to ensure many cats like Kupka get the nutrition they need in order to stay healthy and happy. If you would like to make a donation visit coloradopetpantry.org/donate today.

Volunteer Spotlight: Krystal Parish

We are excited to shine a spotlight on one of our remarkable volunteers who has been making a significant impact through her dedication and passion. Meet Krystal Parish!

Why Krystal Stands Out

Krystal has been working with Colorado Pet Pantry for seven years. Beyond her commitment to our mission, she is an avid traveler, skier, and devoted animal lover.

Krystal goes above and beyond by actively participating in our fundraising efforts, helping to staff community pet food banks, lead community outreach events, and transporting pet food donations from all over the state!

You can catch Krystal at Parry’s Pizza this Thursday, or out hitting the slopes in Winter Park. Be sure to check out her generously donated auction item, available for rent year-round!

Words of Appreciation

We’re incredibly grateful to have Krystal as part of our team! Her infectious positivity, sense of humor, and genuine passion for our cause light up our community.

Working with Krystal isn’t just fun and fulfilling—it amplifies our impact for animals in need. We appreciate her dedication and uplifting spirit, and we’d love for more folks to join us in making a difference together!

Join Krystal and others in making a difference by exploring volunteer opportunities on our website. Not able to volunteer? Consider making a donation. Thanks to our pet food partnerships, just a $5 donation can support one dog or cat with 30-days worth of pet food.

Exciting Opportunity for the Right Volunteer

We are looking for the right individual to run our Greeley pet food pantry. This pet food pantry serves a large area in Northeastern Colorado, and this community counts on Colorado Pet Pantry. On the first Monday of every month, from 9-11AM, we distribute about 1,500 pounds of dog food and 550 pounds of cat food to 80 families, helping over 300 pets stay in their loving homes.

You could reside in the Denver area, or you could live near Greeley, Colorado. Either way, we need your help!

As lead volunteer, you would transport pet food in our Colorado Pet Pantry van, from our Englewood Warehouse, North to Greeley, and then back again after the pet food bank. The volunteers arrive at Weld Food Bank, at 8:15AM, help you set up and distribute pet food to our clients. Then at 11AM, the pet food bank closes, you and your volunteers pack up any remaining supplies into the van (there usually isn’t much if any), and depart about 11:30AM.

Test the Waters – On Monday, April 1st, join us in Greeley to find out if this is the right fit for you. If you have ever volunteered at a pet food pantry before, you would know this is a very rewarding experience, with lots of wagging tails involved. 🙂

Email info@coloradopetpantry.org if you would like to join us in April.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,
Eileen Lambert
Executive Director
Colorado Pet Pantry

Purina Supports Colorado Pets through Ongoing Pet Food Donations

Since Colorado Pet Pantry began in 2013, Purina has donated almost 200,000 pounds of pet food and supplies to the program. This type of large-brand ongoing donation is what makes Colorado Pet Pantry’s work possible.

Thanks to Purina, we are able to plan ahead, strategize, and help as many pets as possible in Colorado with pet food assistance. Purina cares about their community and has stepped up in numerous situations with large-scale donations of dog and cat food.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to our amazing pet food donor, Purina. ❤️

Lafayette Pet Food Bank – Rescheduled to March 21st

Good Day Lafayette Clients,

Due to the forecasted storm, the Lafayette pet food bank has been rescheduled to March 21st. We will distribute pet food at Sister Carmen, 655 Aspen Ridge Dr from 9:30-11AM. You are eligible to receive food if you have not received pet food since December.

We are now operating on a “once every three months” policy due to a pet food shortage.

Thank you and stay warm,

Colorado Pet Pantry
303.818.0618
info@coloradopetpantry.org

Aurora Pet Food Bank – Rescheduled to March 18

Good Day Aurora Clients,

Due to the forecasted storm, the Aurora pet food bank has been rescheduled to March 18th. We will distribute pet food at Aurora Interfaith Community Services, 1553 Clinton St, from 12-1:30PM. You are eligible to receive food if you have not received pet food since December.

We are now operating on a “once every three months” policy due to a pet food shortage.

Thank you and stay warm,

Colorado Pet Pantry
303.818.0618
info@coloradopetpantry.org

Pet Food Bank Change – Tamarac Salvation Army Southeast Denver

Southeast Denver Clients:

We’re writing to notify you that the Calvary Baptist Church pet food bank will be changing locations to the Tamarac Salvation Army, at the previous Embassy Suites, 7525 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231 on the 3rd Friday of the month, from 10AM-11:30AM, starting immediately. This pet food bank will continue to be in partnership with Jewish Family Service.

Location – there is no signage on this building as of right now. You will enter at the Norteast corner of the building, as seen on the map.

Colorado Pet Pantry
303.818.0618
info@coloradopetpantry.org