Lidl promotes a food drive in its stores for the dogs and cats in Enpa shelters

Over the weekend of 17 and 18 October, Lidl Italia will host the first pet food collection promoted in collaboration with the National Animal Protection Organisation (Enpa) in over 170 stores nationwide.

Over the two days, Lidl customers will be able to participate by purchasing dog and cat food to leave in the dedicated areas in stores staffed by volunteers from 76 local Enpa sections or through the suspended shopping trolley scheme.

All the products collected will be taken into the care of the association's volunteers and used to ensure the daily sustenance of shelter residents and provide support to families with animals who are experiencing financial hardship.

“The bond with companion animals is now an integral part of the family and social fabric, and as a responsible company, we want to promote initiatives to safeguard their wellbeing. This partnership with Enpa was created precisely to respond to a shared concern and makes our supermarket spaces available to offer practical help to dogs and cats living in vulnerable situations,” said Alessia Bonifazi, Lidl Italia's corporate affairs director.

“A full bowl may seem like a simple gesture, but for our shelters and for many families going through a difficult time, it can genuinely make a difference,” says Giusy D’Angelo, Enpa's national president. “Every day, our volunteers care for thousands of animals and also meet people who love their dog or cat deeply but struggle to cover all the necessary expenses. This initiative with Lidl turns an everyday act, such as doing the shopping, into practical help. We thank Lidl and all the citizens who, on 17 and 18 October, will choose to put a bowl for someone in need in their shopping.”

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.