Furry friends not forgotten when times are tough

At Foodbank, we believe that every member of the family, including our beloved pets, deserve to be nourished and cared for.

Sadly, we’ve heard stories of parents skipping meals to feed their children. Now, we’re witnessing similar selflessness towards our furry companions, with almost a quarter of food-insecure households skipping meals so their pets can eat.

Through our recently released Foodbank Pet Hunger report, we have identified that pets are now becoming a larger part of the food insecurity story in Australia.

Pet hunger web articleJenny recently shared: “We had 3 cats and a dog. But we rehomed the dog and the younger cat because they were beginning to become malnourished as we couldn’t afford to feed them all.”

Foodbank recognises the necessity to support pets and that more needs to be done.

Roger recently shared: “My cat is my only family… I would love to have some assistance, a lot of the times I go without just so she can have food and vet care.”

Your support of Foodbank means struggling families are also able to look after and support their furry friends who provide them with love, companionship and emotional care.

Help us get more vital food to vulnerable South Australians and Territorians in need. For every $1 donated we can distribute 2 meals to someone in need.