{"id":128134,"date":"2026-03-03T07:13:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T07:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/128134\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T07:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T07:13:16","slug":"averys-pawsitive-change-erie-city-mission-collab-for-free-pet-supplies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/128134\/","title":{"rendered":"Avery\u2019s Pawsitive Change, Erie City Mission collab for free pet supplies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Erie City Mission is teaming up with a local non-profit to make sure families and their furry friends don\u2019t go without.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Monday, neighbors were able to pick up free pet food and toys during the community lunch thanks to a new partnership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourerie.com\/news\/local-news\/rock-rescue-charity-concert-to-return-after-brief-hiatus\/?ipid=promo-link-block1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rock &amp; Rescue Charity Concert to return after brief hiatus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"> Rock &amp; Rescue Charity Concert to return after brief hiatus <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Erie City Mission partnered with Avery\u2019s Pawsitive Change to distribute free pet food, treats and toys to families in need.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Organizers said when families are struggling financially, pet care costs can quickly add up, and that can put added stress on already tight budgets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Leaders said caring for the whole family includes caring for the animals that bring comfort and companionship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourerie.com\/news\/local-news\/students-share-artwork-at-annual-presque-isle-art-competition\/?ipid=promo-link-block2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Students share artwork at annual Presque Isle art competition;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"> Students share artwork at annual Presque Isle art competition <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cA lot of the folks we serve are making the choice between food, medication, rent, right? So often the pets get left out, so this will be a nice way for us to support our neighbors coming to us for food to also be able to provide food for their pets,\u201d said Brian Johansson, CEO of the Erie City Mission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The partnership will happen every first monday of the month. Organizers said they hope to continue similar events in the future as community needs grow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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