Over 250 Lbs Of Pet Food Collected For Long Island Cares In Brookhaven

FARMINGVILLE, NY — Over 250 pounds of pet food and supplies were collected during the Long Island Cares 12th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge organized by Brookhaven Town, officials said this week.

As part of the drive, the town accepted donations at seven drop-off locations from March 21 through April 22. Donated items included canned dog and cat food, as well as five to 10-pound bags of dry food, treats, and various pet care supplies, including litter boxes, food bowls, pet carriers, pet toys, and other items.

Long Island Cares, Inc., which was founded by the late musician Harry Chapin, brings together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on the island, and to the best of its ability, provides humanitarian needs.

The organization's goals are to improve food security for families, sponsor programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educate the general public about the causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island.

For more information, go to www.LICares.org.