Pet Food Drive Underway In Port Jefferson

PORT JEFFERSON, NY — The 13th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge to collect pet food for clients of Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Food Bank is underway at the Port Jefferson office of Legis. Steve Englebright.

Long Island Cares established Baxter’s Pet Pantry to help families who might be having difficulty feeding their pets and to avoid placing those family pets in a shelter due to these challenges.

The drive is for all pet food, including for reptiles, fish, ferrets, hamsters, and others. The pet pantry always needs five-to ten-pound bags of dog and cat food, but larger bags are also accepted, as well as canned dog and cat food, cat litter, treats, and new toys.

“Since my dog, Buster, entered my life, he never fails to bring a smile to my face," Englebright said. "I hope my constituents will join me and my colleagues in collecting pet food and essentials for those who need help providing for and keeping their pets.”

All pet food must be unopened and in its original packaging, meaning the pantry will not accept opened or ripped bags, or loose food.

Donations can be brought to Englebright’s district office at 306 Main St., Port Jefferson, which is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The drop-off deadline is May 24.

For more information, call 631- 854-1650.