Food redistribution charity FareShare is working in collaboration with a number of charities and food producers to help pet owners feed their animals amidst the cost of living crisis.
Although more than 300,000 meals have been provided so far, there are growing concerns amongst charity directors that further donations will be required to meet increasing demand.
According to new research from Kantar, food inflation in the UK remains above 17% – the highest we’ve seen in 45 years.
Chris Sherwood, chief executive of the RSPCA, says: “Sadly, we know the cost of living crisis is a real worry for pet owners.
“We are so grateful to the suppliers currently on board with us and the FareShare network, but to help reach even more struggling pet owners we really need more manufacturers to come on board and help more animals and owners through these extremely tough times.”
The RSPCA is one of the charities working on the project, alongside RSPCA, Dogs Trust, Cats Protection, Battersea and others.
Dogs Trust chief executive Owen Sharp shared that the animal welfare charity has received a “record-breaking” number of calls from people who can no longer afford to keep their pets and thanked everyone who has contributed to the initiative so far.
UK Pet Food’s deputy chief executive Nicole Paley said: “Our members are responsible for feeding 90% of the nation’s pets, so we have been delighted that many have signed up to the scheme and donated pet food for those in need.”
FareShare boss Lindsay Boswell added: “The cost of living crisis is having a disproportionate impact on people already struggling to make ends meet.
“We’re incredibly proud to be working with these animal welfare charities and their pet food partners so that people won’t have to choose between feeding themselves or their pets during what is a challenging time for many.”
Visit the FareShare website to make a donation or find out more about how you can help.
Remember to share this information with your clients – you never know who could benefit.
After a career change? Give us a call today for further information on our job opportunities (0203 9784 104).
Food redistribution charity FareShare is working in collaboration with a number of charities and food producers to help pet owners feed their animals amidst the cost of living crisis.
Although more than 300,000 meals have been provided so far, there are growing concerns amongst charity directors that further donations will be required to meet increasing demand.
According to new research from Kantar, food inflation in the UK remains above 17% – the highest we’ve seen in 45 years.
Chris Sherwood, chief executive of the RSPCA, says: “Sadly, we know the cost of living crisis is a real worry for pet owners.
“We are so grateful to the suppliers currently on board with us and the FareShare network, but to help reach even more struggling pet owners we really need more manufacturers to come on board and help more animals and owners through these extremely tough times.”
The RSPCA is one of the charities working on the project, alongside RSPCA, Dogs Trust, Cats Protection, Battersea and others.
Dogs Trust chief executive Owen Sharp shared that the animal welfare charity has received a “record-breaking” number of calls from people who can no longer afford to keep their pets and thanked everyone who has contributed to the initiative so far.
UK Pet Food’s deputy chief executive Nicole Paley said: “Our members are responsible for feeding 90% of the nation’s pets, so we have been delighted that many have signed up to the scheme and donated pet food for those in need.”
FareShare boss Lindsay Boswell added: “The cost of living crisis is having a disproportionate impact on people already struggling to make ends meet.
“We’re incredibly proud to be working with these animal welfare charities and their pet food partners so that people won’t have to choose between feeding themselves or their pets during what is a challenging time for many.”
Visit the FareShare website to make a donation or find out more about how you can help.
Remember to share this information with your clients – you never know who could benefit.
After a career change? Give us a call today for further information on our job opportunities (0203 9784 104).