May was "National Food Drive for Animals Month" so we began looking for a rescue, shelter or animal welfare group in Kansas City that could really put our food to good use. After much debate (there are so many worthy groups here!) we chose Chain of Hope.

Chain of Hope is a 501(c)3 organization formed in 2010 with the primary goal of alleviating the suffering of abused and neglected animals within the urban core of Kansas City. Their ultimate goal is to break the chain of ignorance, break the chain of suffering and break the chain of unwanted litters.

Founder Kate Quigley travels to high poverty neighborhoods in her personal car with volunteers looking for dogs in need. If they should see a dog in need they work with owners to improve the living conditions for that animal. Sometimes this means educating them on proper dog care, other times it means delivering food, water bowls or dog houses. Last year Kate and her volunteers convinced 1,000 cat and dog owners to have their pets spayed or neutered, donated 95 dog houses and 14,700 pounds of dog food to families struggling to care for their pets properly.

The final amount donated for the food drive by Three Dog Bakery customers was an amazing 1,165 pounds!