• A place where people come hungry and leave hopeful.

Helping You Care for the Pets You Love

We know how important pets are. They offer comfort, companionship, and unconditional love—especially for neighbors who live alone or face health challenges. But we also understand that caring for a pet can be tough when you’re already stretching your budget to meet your own needs.

Some of our Meals on Wheels neighbors were sharing their food with their pets just to make sure they didn’t go hungry or forgoing paying for medication to care for their pet. That’s when our volunteers stepped in—and Ani-Meals was born.

Since 2015, Ani-Meals has been helping neighbors like you care for their pets without going without themselves.

Ani-Meals Offers

  • Monthly deliveries of free pet food, including small-bite dry dog food and canned cat food
  • Help with pet care, like vaccines, basic exams, and spay/neuter services
  • Once-a-month Saturday delivery right to your door by friendly volunteers
  • Peace of mind—so you and your pet can both stay healthy and well

Eligibility

If you’re part of our Meals on Wheels or Home Delivery program and have a pet, you may be eligible for Ani-Meals. Just reach out to learn more—we’re happy to talk it through with you.

Contact Us

📧 mlaponte@cesmn.org
📞 612-870-6121

Additional Information

You can support Ani-Meals in three meaningful ways:

  • Donate Pet Food & Supplies – We especially need small bites dry dog food and canned cat food.
  • Give Financially – Monetary donations allow us to purchase the exact items our neighbors’ pets need and provide emergency aid when needed.
  • Volunteer – Once a month, volunteers deliver Ani-Meals to more than 80 households. It’s a perfect opportunity for individuals or families to make a difference together.