NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mars Petcare, including Mars Petcare US, The Nutro Company and Royal Canin are proud to announce a national partnership with Rescue BankSM to enable more efficient delivery of pet food donations to animal shelters and rescues in support of pet adoption and owner retention programs across the country.
Modeled after America’s food bank network, Rescue Bank provides a tailored donation distribution process that delivers pet food where it’s most needed. Their expertise in product tracking and logistics will provide a national network of community-based distribution facilities, reflecting Mars Petcare’s commitment to making A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™.
“Rescue Bank is doing for pets what the food bank network has successfully done for people in this country for more than 40 years,” said Debra Fair, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Mars Petcare US. “This partnership is the perfect way to give much needed support to the shelter and rescue communities and change the lives of homeless pets everywhere.”
Rescue Bank provides a reliable means for distributing wholesome, nutritious pet food that is approaching its “best by” date, benefiting both the manufacturers and non-profit groups caring for pets in need. Without timely intervention, these products would likely be thrown away.
“Animal shelters and rescues that we supply with food now have more resources and time for wellness, spay-neuter and adoption services,” said Elizabeth Asher, Executive Director, Rescue Bank. “Mars Petcare is making this a reality.”
Mars Petcare US is a longtime supporter of dog and cat welfare with $6 million in total giving through monetary and product donations.
Rescue Bank is a nonprofit organization supported by public and private donations. To support this effort or become a recipient, please visit http://rescuebank.org.
About Mars Petcare
Mars Petcare is the world’s largest petcare manufacturer, with 2009 global sales of approximately $12 billion. Headquartered in Brussels, Mars Petcare produces brands such as PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, SHEBA®, CESAR®, ROYAL CANIN®, NUTRO®, GREENIES®, KITEKAT®, CHAPPI®, and CATSAN®. Mars Petcare is also home to Mars Fishcare, Mars Horsecare, Petservices and Banfield ®, the Pet Hospital. The WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition provides the science behind our leading petcare brands. Mars Petcare is a segment of Mars, Incorporated, a private, family-owned company employing more than 65,000 associates in 68 countries worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S., Mars, Incorporated is one of the world’s largest food companies, generating global sales of more than $28 billion annually.
About Rescue Bank
Rescue Bank supports non-profit animal welfare and social service agencies by arranging and subsidizing shipment of pet food donations from manufacturers across North America. Our mission is to improve access to donations for community-based non-profits and help raise the standard of care for companion animals. For more information and volunteer opportunities, visit http://rescuebank.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RescueBank.
®/™ Trademarks © Mars, Incorporated 2011. RESCUE BANKSM is a service mark of Rescue Bank.