The Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS) partnered up with the Coastal Bend Food Bank (CBFB) to begin distributing large quantities of food to pet owners in the Corpus Christi area.
Sylvia Gonzalez goes to the Costal Bend Food Bank usually for the diabetes food pantry but when she heard there would be a food distribution for pets she got excited..
“I desperately I need help I’m a single mother here of four dogs and I’m on social security so it’s very hard. It’s like $60 and up for a big 50 pound pound bag of dog food,” Gonzales said.
GCHS became an ambassador for Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program. The GOODS Program focuses on distributing food, essential supplies, clothing, housewares, toys, and more to pets and people in need across the world.
They distributed 22 pallets of food and pet supplies.
“Everybody needs help from time to time and that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be able to have the love of a pet in your life. We know that times are tough and so we want to make sure that you are able to feed your whole family,” Jackie McCollough, director of marketing and development for the Gulf Coast Humane Society said.