The collection point has actually been set up at Pets at Homes, on Robin Retail Park, for individuals to provided family pet food to owners in requirement as part of a UK-wide rollout throughout the company’s 450-plus shops.
In collaboration with nationwide family pet charity Blue Cross, Pets at Home is looking for contributions of dog, cat, puppy and kitten food, in addition to food for little animals consisting of bunnies, guinea pigs and hamsters.
It is likewise offering Blue Cross with a month-to-month supply of coupons to supplement client contributions, based upon the requirements of regional food banks.
Barry Winrow, Pets at Home Wigan store supervisor, said: “We’re excited to launch the customer donation points in our store. I’m looking forward to raising awareness of the local causes we’ll be supporting and we’re grateful for our customers giving whatever they can.”