September 26th was another record setting day for The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank, and yet another reminder that we’re doing exactly what’s needed during these exceedingly tough economic times. A line of families one block long sends a powerful message.

In a matter of just a handful of hours we provided several tons of quality Canidae, Felidae & Dogswell dog and cat food, free of charge, to some 177 families. Families that are struggling, yet love and care about their faithful four-legged family pets no less than you or I do. But right now, they cannot afford the food to keep them fed.

And that’s where The Pongo Fund comes in. Because we provide them with the food they need, but what we really do is provide them with so much more. We provide them with smiles and greetings, and we treat them with courtesy and dignity and respect. And we thank them for taking the time to come and see us, and allowing us to help their family during this time of need. Because asking for help is never easy.

And when they leave us, they leave not only with nourishment for their pets, but they leave with nourishment for their souls as well. And at the end of these very busy days, the Pongo volunteers that dedicate more than 600 hours each and every month feel nourished as well.

Larry Chusid, Director