Banfield rolls out meals

Banfield, the Pet Hospital, is partnering with Meals on Wheels Association of America with the goal of collecting more than 1 million pounds of pet food in Banfield hospitals across the United States. Meals on Wheels will then distribute the food this holiday season to eligible senior citizens who receive meals and also have pets. The food drive called "Season of Suppers, a Pet Food Drive for Pets in Need" kicks off Nov. 1 and continues through the end of the year. While some Meals on Wheels groups provide their own pet food services, the partnership with Banfield is the first of its kind at the national level. In addition to collecting food at its hospitals, Banfield will also accept monetary donations for Meals on Wheels and help connect interested volunteers with local programs. The monetary goal this year: $100,000.