Yakima County’s Meals on Wheels helping feed pets
Published 9:20 am Wednesday, June 10, 2009
YAKIMA — Seniors who use Yakima County’s Meals on Wheels program now can get food for their pets, too.
The program started the new service in April. Homebound seniors already receiving meals for themselves now can receive food for their cats and dogs. More than 100 pets are being fed.
Similar programs are offered in many cities around the country. While the senior nutrition program in Yakima County relies on taxpayer money, the food for the pets is donated and packaged by volunteers.
Information from: Yakima Herald-Republic, www.yakima-herald.com
