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Hartfords Aid-A-Pet seeks donations, volunteers for community [Video]

The non-profit is looking for volunteers to expand the services it offers, as well as donations from the public.

HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford non-profit Aid-A-Pet is looking for pet food donations and volunteers at its pet food pantry.

The organization has been in the Capital City for 20 years and serves about 75 pet owners a month with many of their basic needs out of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Capitol Avenue.  

“It’s all about enriching pet ownership opportunities among the poorest in our Hartford community,” said founder, Lorie Reardon. 

Volunteers distribute cat and dog food and help with tasks like arranging veterinarian appointments for individuals who may not be able to otherwise afford them.

Aid-A-Pet says it is continuing to struggle to meet the demand for pet food and supplies and is hoping the public can help ahead of its next distribution event on Saturday, March 18.

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen