In 2016, inspired by the growing success of our Companion Pet Food Pantry and the strength of our vetting process, Animal House Project was approached by a national pet food manufacturer with a novel idea to create a Rescue Pet Food Pantry – specifically to support smaller 501 c3 rescue organizations.
Our then Board of Directors was invited to California to meet with the company’s senior staff and discuss the vision. After careful deliberation, we agreed that this initiative had the potential to make a significant impact.
We secured a temporary, larger facility to receive the initial donation – seven tractor trailers carrying 700,000 lbs of wet and dry dog and cat food. We had just eight weeks to distribute it to verified rescues and shelters holding 501 c3 status and meeting the financial guidelines.
And the rest, as they say, is history.
From 2016 through 2024, Animal House Project’s Rescue Food Pantry has:
This doesn’t include the to date, 4 million pounds of donated pet food sent to pet rescues when disaster strikes. We have participated in Hurricane Harvey Recovery, the Floods in West Virginia and Kentucky, Hurricane Helene and even as far as the Fires in Northern California.
While the food itself is donated, we do ask our rescue and shelter partners to contribute a small donation to help offset operating expenses such as:
How To Apply
If you are the President or Director of a rescue or smaller shelter and are in need of assistance, we welcome your application. Please complete the following:
Submit your documents via e-mail to info@animalhouseproject.org
If you have specific questions, reach out to us at (484) 558-0467
We look forward to partnering with you to make a difference in the lives of rescue animals across the country.
