Clay Humane Society begins holiday food drive

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Clay Humane, a nonprofit animal clinic in Orange Park, is hosting a holiday pet food food drive.

"Just as many people go hungry during the holidays, so do their pets," said Dr. Christian Broadhurst, senior staff veterinarian at Clay Humane. "Many pet owners even forgo feeding themselves to ensure their pets eat. By collecting pet food this November, we can make sure people and their pets are well nourished this holiday season."

Clay Humane is partnering with area schools to decorate food collection boxes. Participating schools include:

• Fleming Island Elementary
• Ride Out Elementary
• Lakeside Elementary
• W.E. Cherry Elementary
• Shadowlawn Elementary 

Clay Humane will place the boxes in Publix and Walmart stores. People can donate both canned wet food and dry food in boxes at the following stores:

• Publix - Pine Tree Plaza – 410 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park
• Publix - Village Shopping Center – 950 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park
• Publix - Fleming Island – 865 Hibernia Rd., Fleming Island
• Publix - Middleburg Crossing – 2640 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg
• Walmart – 1505 County Road 220, Fleming Island
• Walmart – 899 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park
  

Clay Humane will give food to needy families on Dec. 20 at the Green Cove Springs Food Pantry.