Senior Services Launches Meals on Wheels for Pets

You've likely heard of Meals on Wheels. Now, Senior Services North Fulton has developed a Meals on Wheels for Pets program to help older adults receive assistance feeding their furry friends.

“Some of our clients, both homebound older adults and senior center participants, have requested assistance with purchasing pet food,” said Carrie Bellware, executive director of Senior Services North Fulton, in a press release. “The cost is more than they can afford on limited incomes and many cannot get to the store to purchase the food. Unfortunately, some older adults have to give up their beloved pets to relatives or shelters.” 

The organization recently received a grant of $2,500 from the Banfield Charitable Trust to help launch the program. Clients will be able to provide their pets with the food they are accustomed to eating because Senior Services will purchase food specifically for the pet and deliver it to the client’s home. 

Volunteers will lead and manage the program. The community can help by mailing donations to Meals on Wheels for Pets, Senior Services North Fulton, 3060 Royal Boulevard South, Suite 130, Alpharetta, GA 30022 or online at www.ssnorthfulton.org.