NJ Animal Shelter Launches Drive-Thru Pet Food Bank

MADISON, NJ - St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center is responding to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, crisis by providing pet food to those struggling to afford it.

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The center’s “Drive-Thru Pet Food Bank” opened Wednesday at the shelter at 575 Woodland Ave., Madison. There are two pick-up times: 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Recipients should stop in the first parking area and stay in their cars in order to observe social distancing. Staff will bring dog and cat food to their vehicles.

St. Hubert’s will continue to provide this service at no charge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for as long as possible, officials said. This is made possible by a major pet food donation from GreaterGood.org and Chewy.

St. Hubert’s is distributing food to NJ animal welfare partners to assist in their communities as well. Municipalities and social services agencies anywhere in the state can also receive food and supplies from St. Hubert’s to help ensure no one will need to consider surrendering a pet if affording the basics is a challenge.

For more information on the program, email info@sthuberts.org.

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