Kelly Edwards, Author at 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. ❤️

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

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Honors Fallen K9

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Colorado Pet Pantry to honor a fallen K-9.

A year ago, K-9 Graffit was lost in the line of duty near the Colorado School of Mines campus.

Graffit was helping sheriff’s deputies assist the Golden Police Department. The suspect was taken into custody.

Now, to honor the 10-year-old German shepherd, sheriff’s deputies are partnering with Colorado Pet Pantry to collect dog and cat items to help owners going through a tough time.

“Graffit sacrificed his life a year ago,” Colorado Pet Pantry founder Eileen Lambert said. “I know people wanted to honor his memory and give back to other dogs and cats.”

How to donate to dogs, cats in honor of K-9

Our biggest need is dry dog and cat food. Financial donations can be made here

Locations to drop off items:

“Donations continue to pour into the department. People just wanted to help,” Jefferson County Sheriff’s spokesperson Karlyn Tilley said.

The donation window has been extended until Tuesday, March 5, at 4 p.m.

Video: https://kdvr.com/news/local/donation-drive-for-dogs-cats-k-9-graffit/

Only Natural Pet Supports Colorado Pet Families

We LOVE Only Natural Pet!

This local company, founded right here in Boulder, has been an instrumental supporter of Colorado pet families for as long as Colorado Pet Pantry has existed.

In addition to monthly multiple-pallet-sized (thousands of pounds) donations of brand new pet food, Only Natural Pet donates all close to best-by date or damaged bags of pet food to Colorado Pet Pantry. THIS is how we are able to operate.

This type of product, no longer sell-able in stores, would otherwise be headed straight to the landfill. Colorado Pet Pantry rescues this pet food, and with the help of valued partners like Only Natural Pet, directs it straight into the bowls of dogs and cats who need it the most.

“At Only Natural Pet we are fortunate to be working with local partners such as Colorado Pet Pantry (CPP) who share both our values and commitment to our Colorado community. For over 10 years, CPP has been supporting our local community and we look forward to supporting CPP efforts to make a difference in the lives of pets and families for years to come.”

~ The Team at Only Natural Pet

Thank you, Only Natural Pet, for partnering with us in our mission to reduce the unwanted pet population, and ensure that no pet family need to relinquish their beloved pet due to financial constraints or lack of resources. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are so happy to have you on board.

Three Easy Ways to Support Colorado Pet Pantry

January 30th, February 27th and March 28th, you do not need to go to the store and pickup up supplies for dinner, because you, your friends and your family are all going out for pizza at any of the 13 Parry’s Pizza locations. Dine in to donate!

If you mention Colorado Pet Pantry at the register, Parry’s will donate 20% of your bill directly to us!

RSVP on Facebook

Any time you shop at King Soopers or City Market, register your rewards card to benefit Colorado Pet Pantry, and 3% of your grocery bill will be donated directly to us.

We earn over $21,000 (WOW) per year because of this program, and it’s a great way for people to donate to us without having to spend any extra money.
View Detailed Instructions Here

Connect Your Card

‘Tis the season – tax season that is. Each year we all scramble between the end of January and the middle of April to do our taxes. This year, there is a great way to donate your Colorado tax refund directly to any charity of your choice. We would be honored to be considered as your favorite charity.

When you file your taxes, add our registration number, 20123031891, on the Voluntary Contributions Schedule (DR 0104CH) of your Colorado Individual Income Tax Return. Learn more about this easy to use and much appreciated program.

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition Supports Colorado Pet Pantry

Over the last decade Hill’s Pet Nutrition has been a vital pet food donor to Colorado Pet Pantry. With thousands of pounds of pet food donated, they have consistently supported our organization. From puppy, to senior, canned and adult kibble, Hills has been supporting Colorado pet families in an amazing way.

Over the last decade, Hills Pet Nutrition has donated over 300,000 pounds of pet food to Colorado Pet Pantry!

Join us in saying THANK YOU to this company, for putting the needs of pets first.

We Love “I And Love And You”

“I and Love and You” was created in Boulder and has been a huge supporter for many years. When we called them a couple weeks ago to tell them we were very low on pet food, they jumped to assist us with a truck of donations.

Over the last ten years, I and Love and You has donated over 350,000 pounds of pet food to Colorado Pet Pantry!

During the month of January, I and Love and You has featured us as the “Rescue of the Month”! Thank you so much to this valued partner of Colorado Pet Pantry.

Supporting our food donors helps them to support Colorado Pet Pantry. Check your favorite store for their delicious and nutritious pet food selections!

Longmont Pet Food Bank – Rescheduled to Jan 23rd

Good Day Longmont Clients,

This pet food bank will take place on January 23rd, due to weather. We will distribute pet food on the 23rd at OUR Center, 220 Collyer St from 9-11AM. You are eligible to receive food if you have not received pet food since October.

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

Log Lane Village – Reschedule to Jan 20th

Good Morning Log Lane Village Clients,

The Log Lane Village pet food bank has been rescheduled to Jan 20th due to weather.

We will distribute pet food at 133 Maine Street, Log Lane Village, CO 80705 from 11AM-1PM.

You are eligible to receive pet food this January if you have not received pet food since October.

Thank you and stay warm!

Colorado Pet Pantry

Alamosa – Rescheduled to January 16th, 2024

Good Day Alamosa Clients,

This pet food bank will take place on January 16th, due to a snowstorm. We will distribute pet food on the 15th at Alamosa County Fairgrounds, 8784 Old Sanford Road from 12-2PM. You are eligible to receive food if you have not received pet food since October.

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 Update – The Action Center

Hello Action Center Clients,

We are moving this pet food bank to take place on the fourth WEDNESDAY of each month.

This will begin Wednesday, January 24th, from 10AM-12PM, at the Action Center, 8745 W 14th Ave in Lakewood.

The event can be found here.

As a reminder, clients are now eligible to receive pet food every THREE months. So you are eligible for food if you have not received food since October, 2023. If you receive pet food in January, you are next eligible in April 2024.

Thank you,

Colorado Pet Pantry
303-818-0618
info@coloradopetpantry.org

Alert: WE NEED PET FOOD

Wet food, dry food, or canned – we need it.

Three years ago, when the world shut down for a pandemic, so did the pet food factories and their ingredient suppliers. Because Colorado Pet Pantry accepts large scale donations of short-dated pet food, it has taken three years for the effects of the shut down to reach us. The pet food that would have expired, literally does not exist, so the donations are nonexistent.

At our current capacity, with 100 pet food pantries, we need about 100,000 pounds of pet food to make it through each month. Our outlook on incoming large scale donations is bleak. We have asked every major pet food band out there for help (do you know anyone at any major pet food brands? If so please email us at info@coloradopetpantry.org we are open to any and all suggestions). Many have responded, but there is still a major shortfall in the amount of donations coming in and the amount we need.

Because of this shortfall, we are having to make drastic changes. Starting immediately, we are moving our pet food recipients to only receive food every three months (before it was every other month). This is a necessity if we want to continue helping as many people as possible.

What can you do to help?

Start a pet food drive in your community or place of business

Pet food drives are a great way to spread awareness about our organization, and provide a solution to our biggest problem – the need for more food donations. Colorado Pet Pantry started as a small community supported organization with just a few donation drop off stores. Our program only works if donations exist. And we need your help. Learn more here.

Network with your group

Do you know anyone who works for a pet food company? Or anywhere that we could source large-scale donations? We often partner with retail stores such as Costco, Target, Veterinary Clinics, etc. to accept any short-dated or damaged pet food bags. If you or someone you know works in a store that sells pet food, and has access to expiring pet food, please put us in touch by emailing info@coloradopetpantry.org!

Ultimately the pet food factories did start up again. The world got back to a new normal, and in the future, donations will exist. But right now, we need our community to help us bridge this gap.

Thank you, Your Friends at Colorado Pet Pantry