Pet food being collected in Truckee

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s Pet Pantry could be more full.

With the slogan “Give what you can, take what you need,” this program collects pet food and distributes it to needy families and their pets in the Truckee-Tahoe area.

Anyone with extra food or who wants to donate some, collection barrels are available at the following locations: Safeway in Truckee and Kings Beach, Pet Station, and Scraps Dog Bakery in Truckee.

Dog food will be handed out at the Humane Society Shelter every Saturday from noon-2pm. The shelter is located at the old Truckee Corporation Yard, 10720 Riverview Drive, Truckee.

People needing pet food, may call (530) 587.5948.