Ellison Team Homes Partners with FIDO Pet Food Bank

Ellison Team Homes regularly partners with FIDO (Friends Involved in Dog Outreach) to bring help to local veterans, seniors, and those who are challenged with feeding their pets by providing pet food to ensure that the bond among people and their pet companions remains unbroken. 

FIDO, a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization, was founded in 2004 to establish an AniMeals program in partnership with Clackamas County Social Services and Senior Meals programs. The program is modeled after the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter AniMeals program. 

To address a growing local need, FIDO created the Dog Food Bank, which was eventually expanded to include food for feline pet companions and is known as FIDO Pet Food Bank. 

As of 2022, the nonprofit expanded to include food for small animals, rabbits and birds. The establishment of the Veterans Program and Pet Needs Pantry followed to address and better support our communities. Additionally, FIDO is “on call” to help the community and individuals when emergencies occur. 

In 2024, FIDO’s programs provided more than 1,374,422 meals and a wide variety of supplies to 15,617 pet companions in need! 

At Ellison Team Homes, we volunteer once a month to pack and deliver food to the Canby Adult Center. We also show up as needed “on call” for emergencies, helping our community keep their four-legged family members safe, well, and fed. Additionally, we partner with Nature’s Pet here in Canby. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us, or FIDO directly. Visit fidoanimeals.org to donate today or discover how you can volunteer.