Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso is sponsoring the Seventh Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive in the 16th Assembly District, in partnership with Long Island Cares. The drive, which will run during the month of April, will help local soup kitchens and food pantries meet the needs of struggling families with pets.
“It is heartbreaking to know of beloved pets that are placed into shelters simply because their families can no longer afford to feed them. These decisions are made by struggling families who have to choose between heating their homes, buying medications, putting food on their tables, and feeding family pets,” said D’Urso.
Pet supplies, toys, food and treats for dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, reptiles, and ferrets will be collected at D’Urso’s district office located at 45 North Station Plaza, Suite 203, in Great Neck. Collection boxes will also be available April 1 to 30 at the following locations:
Mineola High School, 10 Armstrong Road, Garden City Park
Williston Park Library, 494 Willis Ave.
Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road
Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave.
Great Neck Public Library — all branches
Port Washington Community Chest, 382 Main St.
Shelter Rock Public Library, 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson
The most needed items are bags of dry dog and cat food, canned dog and cat food, cat box litter, treats, and toys. All food must be unopened and in its original packaging.
