Chelsea Fargo, an eastsider and dog groomer, noticed an increase in social media posts from Indianapolis residents looking for pet food assistance. She installed a free pet food pantry outside her home in Christian Park to help meet the need.
Fargo later teamed up with fellow eastside groomer Bethany English to create the nonprofit Eastside Pawject. The organization has six food boxes across the east side and one on the west side, providing anonymous access to pet food 24/7.
Helping Pets and Owners
Eastside Pawject goes through about 300 pounds of pet food each week. The nonprofit tries to make the boxes accessible by placing them in high traffic areas or near bus stations. Owners can also contact Eastside Pawject online for assistance requests.
The organization also offers $5 pet microchips to help reduce the number of stray animals in the city. Each of Eastside Pawject’s food boxes includes a microchip scanner with instructions on what to do if you find a lost pet.
Original reporting: Mirror Indy — read the source article.
