We get by with a little help from our friends. The Beatles sang it. And The Pongo Fund lives it. And yesterday our friends included the awesome girls from Girl Scout Troop 45203 in Portland, Oregon.

These girls reached out to Pongo long ago, wanting to help. But they wanted to do more than the basics. So with help from their Troop leaders Carolyn and Katia, this 11 member Troop learned everything they could about The Pongo Fund. They learned what we do and why we do it.

And then they told others. They hosted a pet food drive. They raised money. They dedicated a portion of their cookie sales to us. They pretty much did whatever they could because they understood that lives were at stake. And they knew they could be the ones to make a difference.

And what a difference they made.

They arrived in a three car caravan and upon arrival quickly engaged in a full-on discussion about hunger and how that hunger is even worse for people with pets.

We talked diet and food and how they would feel going to bed hungry. We talked about their own pets, both the ones they have now and those that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

These girls understood that this was more than just a story about an empty stomach. Each one of them just 8-years-old, but they got it. They got it. They got it. They got it.

They then presented The Pongo Fund with their donation. Both food and money. And after tallying all they brought, these young philanthropists from Girl Scout Troop 45203 will be providing the community with more than 2,000 meals.

Yes, that’s right. More than 2,000! That’s what a group of 8-year-olds have done. 🙂

And then they got to work, helping us pack kibble for community distribution. Kibble packed yesterday that was ready to head out the door this morning to help those in need.

Thank you to Annalise and Ella and Ellie and Emmy and Grace and Kate and Lillie and Lucia and Mia and Ruby and Teresa and to Troop Leaders Carolyn and Katia.

Each one of you has made a true difference for those less fortunate, both two and four-legged alike. And all of us at The Pongo Fund are honored to know you and call you friend.

Sit. Stay. Eat. Live. Troop 45203 ROCKS! thepongofund.org

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