Royal Canin Provides Record Donation -- 15 Tons! -- to Our Annual Pet Food Drive

Royal Canin, a leading worldwide manufacturer of premium pet food products, has once again provided a major boost to Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties by donating 30,000 pounds of product to our annual pet food drive.

It is the third consecutive year that Royal Canin has supported the agency’s efforts. The donation was facilitated by the Banfield Charitable Trust, sponsors of the "Season of Suppers" pet food drive conducted each holiday season by member agencies of the Meals On Wheels Association of America.

The donated food, along with local contributions from residents and businesses in Stark and Wayne counties, will be distributed to Meals On Wheels clients in need of food for their pets.

“Royal Canin’s support has invigorated our annual pet food drive and help us reach unprecedented heights,” said Teresa Barry, CEO of Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties. “We are grateful for their generosity, which helps so many homebound people provide proper care and nutrition for their pets.”

D&S Distribution of Wooster is again assisting with storage of the food. The Banfield Charitable Trust has also provided Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties with funding for additional storage space in Massillon.

Royal Canin, based in St. Charles, Mo., is a store brand carried by Petsmart, which houses Banfield, The Pet Hospital locations inside many of its stores.