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There's at least seven food pantries in Clark County, and I was shocked to find that not a single one of them is a dependable resource for animal supplies. Most of these pantries rely on donations to operate, and as food pantry operator Mr. Valliere said, "any money they have goes towards the purchase of food or basic human amenities." The only pantires that had ever even had animal supplies had stated that they only had them "very rarely, maybe once a year." These food pantries work hard to provide for their respected communities, but this doesn't help those in need of animal food for their pets they can no longer take care of.

But if you look one county over to the west, you'll find a Pet Food Pantry program located in Eau Claire. The Eau Claire County Humane Society has joined up with the St. Francis Food Pantry to offer animal food and supplies once a month. To find out when they'll be offering animal supplies, either call (715) 839-7706 or visit their website to find when they'll next be open. It may be a little bit of a drive depending on where you live in Clark County, but it's still an available option.

Just because there isn't a pet food pantry in Clark County now, doesn't mean it has to stay that way. It is possible for things to change. Please consider donating items such as dog food or cat liter to your local food pantry. That way when they're asked if they ever have animal supplies available, their response can change from "maybe once a year" to "every month or so."
Every little bit helps, and if it puts a wag in a tail you know it puts a smile on a face.