Burford Blue Cross pet food bank of help amid cost crisis

Burford charity Blue Cross is calling on owners to get help as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, following new research from Which? that shows millions of households are skipping meals.

The charity provides free cat and dog food through its pet food bank at its shop on Sheep Lane in Bicester.

Diane James, head of people services at Blue Cross, said: “Pets are part of the family, and for some, their only companion.

“We’re seeing a real hidden pet welfare crisis, with many owners struggling behind closed doors as living costs continue to rise.

“We’re doing everything we can to help keep pets and their owners together.

“Our pet food banks are just one of the ways we’re supporting families in need.

“Owners have told us they are skipping meals so they can feed their pets.”

People can receive a two-week supply, up to four times over a 12-month period.

Blue Cross also supplies pet food to food banks across the country with the support of Pets at Home.

The scheme has helped feed more than four million pets across the UK so far.

Ms James said: “We are always grateful to receive donations of pet food from members of the public to help us to help even more people and pets.”

To find your nearest Blue Cross pet food bank or donation point, visit bluecross.org.uk/petfoodbank.