When Meals on Wheels volunteers discovered seniors sharing their own meals with beloved pets, IM Houston created Animeals. The program delivers free pet food monthly to nearly 1,000 dogs and cats belonging to homebound seniors in Harris and Galveston counties. Animeals also provides preventative veterinary care, spay and neuter services, and flea and tick prevention — keeping pets healthy so seniors can keep the companionship that sustains them. Volunteers help with monthly deliveries, warehouse repackaging, donation pickups, and pet food drives.
Community context
About ZIP 77002
Total population
18,800
Median household income
$78,292
Poverty rate
8.5%
Uninsured rate
0.3%
Total population
18,800
Median household income
$78,292
Poverty rate
8.5%
Is this still open?
Also at this location
program
iLead — youth leadership across cultures and faiths
IM Houston
program
IMpulse — young professionals embracing diversity through service
IM Houston
program
Interfaith Relations — dialogue, tours, and community building
IM Houston
service
Meals on Wheels — home-delivered meals for seniors
IM Houston
service
Refugee Services — resettlement, employment, and legal aid
IM Houston
service
Volunteer Houston — connecting volunteers with community needs
IM Houston