The owners and employees at the Hockinson Cafe in Battle Ground are sponsoring a pet food drive to help local residents with pets that are in need of assistance.
The drive is already underway and will continue through June 10. Organizers are asking those interested in contributing to bring canned and dry food for dogs and cats to the restaurant at 219 NW 20th Ave. in Battle Ground.
Cash donations will also be accepted for the cause. At the end of the drive, organizers will take the cash donations and purchase pet food. The donated pet food will be distributed to area food banks as well as the Meals on Wheels’ AniMeals Program.
“Even one can will help,’’ said organizer Mary Edwards. “We don’t want people to think they have to bring a whole case in order to help.’’
Edwards said the inspiration for the pet food drive comes from the employees of the cafe, which is owned by Rob & Lora Rhode.
The Hockinson Cafe at Battle Ground is open from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday-through-Saturday and from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, contact Mary or Lora at (360) 687-2700.
