MADACC to host second drive-thru pet food pantry for Milwaukee Co. residents affected by COVID-19

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Apr 29, 2020 4:38 PM CDT | Updated: May 13, 2020 7:20 PM CDT

Updated: 7:10 p.m. on May 13, 2020

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- MADACC is hosting a second drive-thru pet food pantry to assist those affected by the coronavirus crisis, particularly those in the service and hospitality industry.

This event will be hosted on May 14 from 12-2 p.m. in the Turner Ballroom parking lot located at 1040 Vel R. Phillips Avenue.

Wet and dry cat and dog food will be available along with a limited quantity of unscented, clumping litter.

All recipients are asked to wait in their cars to be served and to wear a mask.

The parking lot is located north of Turner Hall, with the entrance on Vel R. Phillips Avenue, exiting on W. Highland Drive.

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Posted: 4:38 p.m. on April 29, 2020

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) is hosting a drive-thru pet food pantry Thursday, April 30 in an effort to help Milwaukee County residents affected financially by COVID-19.

The event will take place from 12-2 p.m. in the Turner Ballroom parking lot, located at 1040 Vel R. Phillips Avenue.

Free wet and dry cat food will be available, dry dog food, and unscented clumping litter.

Recipients are asked to wait in their cars to be served, and supplies are limited.

This event was made possible by a grant from the Humane Society of the United States in collaboration with The Pabst Theater Group, the Turner Ballroom, Pet Supplies Plus Greenfield and the Milwaukee Bucks.

In a press release, MADACC says they hope people who have been adversely affected by layoffs and shutdowns, particularly in the service industry, will feel welcome at this event.