Lemont Pet Food Pantry Helps Woodridge Neighbors After Tornado

LEMONT, IL —Wet Nose Pet Food Pantry in Lemont, which helps families in need feed the four-legged members of their family, recently helped Woodridge-area families after a June 20 EF-3 tornado caused widespread damage in the town.

Lemont resident Kate Quinn, who owns and operates the pantry, received donations from the community and local humane societies, and distributed it to families and pets in need.

The main bulk of the donations went to West Suburban Community Pantry and Saint Scholastica Parish in Woodridge, which had set up an emergency assistance center in the wake of the tornado, Quinn said.

Quinn said the pantry "definitely receives local support [from residents]."

Donations are also accepted at Addison Animal Hospital, 951 W. Lake St., and Downers Grove Animal Hospital, 635 Ogden Ave., or can be dropped off or mailed to 604 Illinois St., in Lemont, according to the pantry's Facebook page.

Quinn said the greatest need right now is dry cat food and kitty litter.

The pantry helps during times of crisis, but also regularly distributes donations to community organizations. According to the pantry website, a portion of the food collected is distributed to West Suburban Community Pantry, the Hope and Friendship Foundation and Helping Hands Food Pantry in SS. Cyril and Methodius parish.

If you'd like to learn more about the pantry and find out how you can help, you can check out their Facebook page.

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