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FCACS, Furry Friends distribute free pet food on Thursday

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:10 AM

Courtesy-FCACS

COLUMBUS, Ind.- Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS) is handing out pet food through its Furry Friends Food Bank this Thursday, March 19, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd.

The free pet food will be available while supplies last in the parking lot in front of the plane, Charlie 119. Mixed brands of cat food will be distributed in 4.5-pound bags, and dog food in 14.5-pound bags.

Stay in your vehicles and line up on the west side of the driveway. The food will be brought to your car.

The purpose of the pantry is to keep pets in the homes of their community members and out of area shelters.

This program is one of several Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services initiatives designed as “alternatives to intake” at the shelter. FCACS is the 501(c)(3) non-profit partner of Columbus Animal Care Services

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