Name of the Organization : Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry Disaster Services
Type of Organization: Other
Our Area of Service: Arizona, offering full service in Maricopa County and Flagstaff, limited services in 11 other counties.
Main Services Provided, Interests Served or Populations Helped that this Organization Specializes in offering to the public: We offer programs that assist animals and their humans who are Veterans, Disaster Victims, Handicapped (Service Animals), Victims of Abuse, Homeless and the Chronic and Terminally Ill. We provide animal food & supplies in difficult times.
Secondary Services, Interests, or Populations Served: 501c3 Animal Rescues during Summer/Christmas Holidays, or having temporary emergencies.
Special Consideration is given to rescues which are rural, helping senior or injured/ill dogs or cats.
Our Mission Statement: Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry – Animals In Disaster (A.I.D.)–Serving Animals and their Humans in Arizona
What we do. Who we Help: We Serve Animals and their Humans in Arizona. We are a nonprofit that helps people with their pets in challenging times. From single family home fires to community-wide response, we offer disaster relief services as part of the FEMA response through Citizens Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Medical Response Corps (MRC) for animals, as well as ongoing community support as Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry in association with other social services. We provide pet food & pet supply assistance for all types of animal needs.
An Example of a Great Fit for us or a Typical or Ideal Client that Could make use of our Services is: We help people with their pets though coalitions and partnerships so that besides our help for the pets, their owners can get help to get back on their feet. We do not help people directly, except during disasters.
The Process for Receiving Our Services is: All of our services are provided by working through our partner organizations. Please view the website page listed below for more details on how to receive services.
Classes are Provided on these Topics———————>: Pet Safety, Disaster Response, OSHA Compliance, Chemical Safety for Pets, Pet CPR/FA
Organization Phone Number: 602-909-7153
Nonprofit/For Profit?: Nonprofit Charitable Organization–tax status–501 (c) (3)
Date Established: 72010
Donation Wish List—Search Items Needed—————> : Here is Our Wish List of Donated Items! We would be happy to receive any of these items:
-All new and gently used pet items & pet supplies go to our Veterans, disaster and domestic violence programs.
-Pet food (all species–Dog food, Cat food, Bird food, etc.)
If it is already opened, if resealed it will be distributed within 2 weeks.
If it is a new bag- high quality food goes to service animals.
Veterinary food goes to rescues that rescue senior, disabled or ill animals so the rescue can spend more money on their medical bills.
Bulk gifts of the same kind of new sealed food is kept in our disaster stash and then recycled out to the rural rescues if not used.
Yes, we have a number of donated items needed for us to fulfill our organization’s mission! We need your Help! Please share with friends, family members, colleagues, workplaces and organizations that may want to Donate Items!
Donation Drop Off Locations & Hours and/or Donation Pick Up Service Area : Since Arizona is so big, please call 602-909-7153 to find your closest location or arrange pick up!
Our Major Fundraising Events & Activities–Help Needed: Please check our Facebook page and home page for big and little easy ways you can help!
How we use your Monetary Donations: In our last IRS 990 we gave $665,000 dollars of your donations on under $20,000 cash donation (that is 3%).
Our largest expenses are storage, gasoline and transportation trucks!
Volunteers Opportunities & All Job Descriptions———> Search for Type of Volunteer Activities You Want to Do: Yes, we have a number of Volunteer needs! We need the Help of our Community! We need your Help! Please share with friends, family members & colleagues who may want to Volunteer!
We would appreciate it if you would give us Facebook likes and share our posts (Twitter too).
-Team and relationship building though donation drives of pet food items and cash.
-Food Bank Boxers (Individuals or Groups)
-Donations Specialist Wanted! Love organizing things for animals?
-Food Bank Food Gatherers
-Food Bank Delivery Drivers
-Disaster Responders for Animals
-Event Hosts
Please call 602 909-7153 for a volunteer job tailored to your needs.
Volunteers can decide what kind of activity they are looking for:
***Do you want a leadership position or just to help?
***Do you want to know what the end result needs to be,or be guided every step of the way?
***Do you just want a one time opportunity or a regular assignment?
***What time do you want to volunteer , is there a deadline?
***Do you want to develop a skill or flesh out your resume?
***Do you want balance in your life with your volunteer work opposite the rest of your life?
***Are you alone, with a friend, your family, or a group or coworkers?
***Where are you willing to volunteer – in your neighborhood, city, county or state?
***Do you have resources to donate like a commercial storage site, transportation assistance or access to veterinary, administration or other resource support?
Senior Volunteers >70 Years Old Accepted?—–Yes—->: Yes. Job tailored to skills and abilities.
Child or Teen Volunteers Accepted?————-Yes——>: Yes- If under 17, they must be accompanied by a group leader, guardian or parent. Work is tailored to their skills ability and time available.
Justice System Community Service Hours & Volunteers Accepted? Adults and/or Teens?: Thursdays 10:30-2:30 To sort and and seal up bags of pet food that have been doanted to us at Palmagate Storage, 14050 W Van Buren, Goodyear off the I-10
An Example of a Volunteer who would be a Great Fit and/or Characterisitics of an Ideal Volunteer for us: We are not a perfect organization. We are a group of people breaking new ground. Our focus is on people who are used to helping others but not used to asking for help…people who find themselves needing help.They lost their job or home, had a catastrophic illness or injury, experienced a natural disaster or economic loss because their retirement money disappeared. When we give them that bag of pet food, for a few seconds, we have alleviated past loneliness, sadness, bitterness…and gotten into their heart through their love for their beloved pet. We can connect and let them know, they are NOT alone, that someone cares if they live or die. That bag of pet food, is really a bag of HOPE, to try another day. We need volunteers to understand that we are working at a much deeper level then just giving out pet food.
Intern Needed?–Type of Help Requested: Yes, we have a number of needs that interns can fill!
Fundraising to identify sources applicable to apply for grants.
Mentor Expertise Needed?–Help or Volunteers Requested: Yes, we have a number of needs that mentors can fill!
-Event Hosting
-Pet items sorting–supervisor position
-Pet Food preparation
-Hours changeable
Special Skills & Expertise Needed?–Type of Help Requested: Yes, we have a number of needs for special skills & expertise!
-Event Hosts
-Disaster volunteers Free but need training
-Pet Food Preparers free
-Pet Items Donation sorting.
Now Hiring–Staff or Team Member Needed Description: We are an all volunteer organization looking for people whose paycheck will be resume improvement or having a passion to give.
Networking Opportunities, Partnerships, Joint Ventures or Group Associations sought: We do not give our service directly to the community, we want to be part of coalitions and partnerships to help people get back on their feet – and help their pets long term!
Referrals, Introductions & Connections Requested: Connections with community groups who want to help, business that would like to have donation boxes in their place of business, storage places or those with trucks to help transport.
-Be a liaison between us and your Veterinary clinic or pet store for donations.
-Help us connect with your work, your school, church
-Connect us to resources such as commercial storage, truck transportation, zip-lock bags and more…
Information & Advice Needed: We are all volunteer and request aid in locating local groups and resources to help broaden our outreach to those needing our help.
Organization Mailing Address: 610 E. Bell
Ste 2-271
Phoenix, Arizon85022
Are you 100% Volunteer Run?: Yes
Organization Provides Services in this County: Maricopa
Organization Provides Services in this State: Arizona, call for specific services
Country of Origin: United States
Relevant Group Affiliations or Association Membership: United Ways Project Connect,
Hopefest Phoenix, Prescott and Tucson,
Arizona Veteran’s Stand Down other Coalitions
Other types of intake we do: We help with petfood, supplies and shelter during disasters
Listing Information Last Updated on this Date: June 15, 2015
