Treat Me Kind works with local foodbanks across Sussex so that no family has to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pet.
The problem
With foodbanks busier than ever, many families face an impossible choice about where the last of their money goes. Some go without so their pet doesn’t.
For people going through hard times, a pet is often a lifeline: comfort, routine and love when little else feels steady. We believe no one should have to give that up because of money.
Our foodbank partners
20–25
foodbanks across Brighton and West Sussex
About 11
of them in the Brighton area
Since 2018
helping animals and the people who love them
We provide pet food and essential supplies whenever we can, depending on what is needed and what funding and donations we have. Sometimes we deliver directly, and sometimes foodbank volunteers come and collect from us.
Foodbanks we have worked with include Burgess Hill Pantry, Balfour Mutual Aid Food Bank in Brighton, Haywards Heath Foodbank, Hollingbury Foodbank and Handcross Foodbank.
We also include information about Treat Me Kind with the food we distribute, so anyone who needs further help can get in touch with us directly.
“The donation from Treat Me Kind allows us to offer pet food to our members. Those in need can keep much loved family animals and avoid choosing between feeding themselves or their pets.”
Claire, Burgess Hill Pantry
How we help
Foodbank partnerships
We work with local foodbanks and community partners across Sussex so regular supplies of pet food are on hand.
Support in an emergency
Where we can, we help with urgent vet care so a health scare doesn’t become a heartbreak.
Keeping families together
Our aim is simple: no pet goes hungry, and no family has to give up a loved companion.
Christmas care packages
£25 could help provide an emergency care package for a pet and the person who loves them this Christmas.
Each package can include pet food, a warm blanket and other little essentials, plus socks and tins of soup for the person receiving it where we can. Gift Aid your gift by ticking the box when you donate online, if you are eligible.
How you can help
Donate money
Give once or monthly, from £2, to help provide emergency pet food and support.
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Need emergency pet food?
You are not alone, and there is no shame in asking. See how our emergency pet food referral works and who can help you.
Questions
What help is available?
We provide pet food through local foodbanks and, where we can, help with urgent vet costs. We work with foodbanks, vet surgeries and community organisations across Sussex.
How does a referral work?
Our emergency pet food referral page explains who it is for and how to ask for help.
How are donations used?
Gifts help us provide emergency pet food through foodbank partners and support people who are struggling to care for their pets. Give to the appeal.
What is a pet food bank?
A pet food bank collects donated pet food and passes it to people who can’t afford to feed their animals. Read more.
Where can I drop off pet food?
Drop off points depend on the foodbank. Call 01444 682062 or email info@treatmekind.org.uk and we will do our best to point you to one near you.
Give today
Every gift, large or small, helps keep a pet fed and a family together.