FRANKLIN TWP. — A three-week fundraising campaign by Thomas’ Foodtown resulted in a $2,500 donation to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge on July 13.
In June, Thomas’ Foodtown gave customers an opportunity to make a donation to support Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, said Pamela Evans, co-owner of the locally owned grocery chain.
“Customers could choose to donate $1, $3, or $5 at the register,” Evans said, adding the fundraising campaign was held at all four Thomas’ Foodtown stores in Shavertown, Dallas Township, Shickshinny and Hazleton.
“We have fantastic customers,” Evans said regarding the campaign’s success.
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter operated by volunteers to give animals a second chance at finding forever homes.
Evans found and adopted her furry family member, a dog named Alfie, from Blue Chip, she said.
The shelter will use the donation to cover various expenses such as food, cat litter, and medical costs associated with its four-legged residents.
In 2017, Blue Chip spent $275,000 on costs associated with the care of its animals, sasid Cordie Braun, fundraising director at Blue Chip.
Last year, the shelter found homes for an estimated 702 dogs and about 75 cats, Braun said.
Today, Blue Chip houses nearly 40 dogs and 100 cats, which does not account for kittens in foster homes, she said.
Blue Chip features its furry residents at bcfanimalrefuge.org and on its Facebook page.
