David Arquette is ‘Feeding America’

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Libby Pelham

Actor David Arquette is known for his roles in films like Scream and Eight Legged Freaks . He’s been a professional wrestling champion (yes, really), started a clothing line with musician Ben Harper (Propr), and married a famous “Friend” (Courtney Cox). Now, he is filling yet another role – as that of the chairman of Feeding America’s Entertainment Council. Feeding America is a charity fighting against domestic hunger. Formerly known as America’s Second Harvest, Feeding America has a nationwide network of over 200 food banks that help provide food for more than 37 million Americans each year. Among those are … Continue reading →

Increasing Demands on Pet Food Banks and Low-Cost Clinics

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Aimee Amodio

Financial crises are making the news a lot these days. Homes are in foreclosure, jobs are lost, and debt and cost of living are soaring. Some people are forced to consider giving up family pets in order to keep going. In order to save some money, some pet owners are skipping preventative care like annual exams, vaccinations, and monthly treatments like heartworm and flea/tick prevention. Some people are declining expensive diagnostic tests when a pet is sick. Others are turning to food pantries in the hope of finding kibbles for furry family members. If you’ve never had a pet, it’s … Continue reading →