Humane Pennsylvania Surpasses Goal of Providing One Million Meals to Hungry Pets

Humane Pennsylvania has exceeded its goal of providing one million meals to hungry pets in need throughout Berks and Lancaster counties and beyond, thanks to the generosity of the community.

In 2024, Humane Pennsylvania’s Healthy Pets Initiative collected a remarkable 365,908 pounds of pet food – equivalent to nearly 1.5 million meals. This achievement helps countless families keep their pets happy and healthy at home.

“We are overwhelmed by the community’s support,” said Karel Minor, President and CEO of Humane Pennsylvania. “Their generosity made it possible for us to surpass our goal, nearly tripling last year’s total. Together, we have made a meaningful difference for pets and their families.”

Key milestones in 2024 include:

• By July, Spike’s Pet Food Pantry had already collected more than 177,000 pounds of food.
• The No Pet Hungry: Million Meal Challenge in December, along with the annual Howliday Donation Drive and partner-hosted events, added 6,300 pounds of food to the total.
• Humane Pennsylvania also distributed 104,396 pounds of supplies, including cat litter and other essentials.

Humane Pennsylvania thanks every donor, corporate partner, and local business who contributed to this milestone.

To support Humane Pennsylvania’s work, visit Humane PA – Donations or contact Donor Relations Manager, Chelsea, at CBreitenstein@HumanePA.org or 610-750-6100, ext. 299.

Humane Pennsylvania empowers people to increase their capacity to care for animals so that all animals are healthy, safe and treated humanely. With two adoption centers, an accredited veterinary hospital, affordable wellness care and boarding services, community support programs, and emergency & disaster response, Humane PA is building the best communities anywhere to be an animal — or animal caretaker! Visit HumanePA.org for more info.