YOU CAN HELP: West Seattle Brownie troop collecting pet food to earn badge

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The Brownies of Troop 40622 are hoping you can help them keep local pets fed. Their leader Krista sent the request:

Our Brownie troop of 12 third graders is working on the Philanthropist Badge.

As philanthropists, the troop has made a goal of collecting 500 pounds of pet food for the Pet Pantry at the West Seattle Food Bank. Animal lovers through and through! So far the Brownies have collected 186 pounds of food. They have collection bins located at Bebop Waffle Shop [California/Admiral], Sea Pines Physical Therapy [4617 37th SW], and Next to Nature [4543 California SW]. The bins will be active through the end of January. The troop also has an Amazon Gift List (Troop 40622) that sends items directly to the Pet Pantry! Thank you for supporting our troop’s efforts to make the world a better place.

Buddy January 10, 2024 (9:28 am)

After my dog died I donated many cases of dog food to the White Center Food bank and they were very happy because they said that they didn’t have any dog food at their food bank. I’m happy to see that the brownies group is doing a pet food donation to go to their local food bank.

Chris January 10, 2024 (11:26 am)

We met a lady at a store recently loading cardboard flat boxes, like cans of food might be stored in. We asked what they were for. She stated they were to be used as litter boxes for rescue cats. We had never thought about that need. Regret did not get the name of the rescue group. Many thanks to the Brownie group for what they are doing!!!!

Animal Lover January 10, 2024 (7:09 pm)

Go Girl Scouts! So very heartwarming to see these compassionate Brownies making a real difference for pets in need – and making it convenient for us to help meet their 500 pound goal of pet food for the Pet Pantry at the West Seattle Food Bank! I also especially love to bring big bags of Costco Kirkland cat and dog food to the Burien CARES Animal Shelter in Burien, just west of Ambaum on SW 151st.

Jan Roberts January 11, 2024 (9:33 am)

Bravo Bownie Troop 40622! The West Seattle Food Bank’s primary goal is to ensure all in our community have access to the necessities of living, and we can’t forget the pets that are such vital companions to them. In 2017, we launched the Pet Pantry. It is a stand-alone program that relies upon pet food stores, veterinary clinics, and individuals like you for support. Last year, their generosity helped us provide over 40,000 pounds of pet food for individuals who need our services to care for their beloved pets. Thank you!