As we gather to give thanks this season, one local effort is turning gratitude into action. Noah Ash and Nikki’s Food Drive is collecting both pet food and non-perishable food items now through December 31 to support families and furry friends facing hardship throughout the holidays.
You may recognize Noah Ash, the rescue dog featured on Fox 8. Saved from Hurricane Helene in Asheville, NC, Noah now works alongside his handler, Tara Reynolds, a 911 dispatcher with Chagrin Valley Dispatch. During Tara’s 12-hour shifts, Noah provides comfort to dispatchers during stressful calls and is currently training to become a certified therapy dog.
The idea for the drive began when Melissa, Noah Ash’s “spare human,” wanted to collect pet food for local shelters. Around the same time, Nikki—a close friend of Noah Ash and her mother Shannon, owner of Shakers Tavern—was planning a food drive for Cleveland’s Little Free Pantries. Their shared mission quickly grew into one united project helping both people and pets across the region.
Items Needed:
Non-perishable food • Hygiene products • Wet & dry pet food • Hats, scarves • Pet treats • Blankets & towels
Drop-Off Locations:
• Shakers Tavern – 2350 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland
• Mangia Bella Italian Goods – 22560 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park
• Mario’s Barbershop – 7526 Broadview Rd, Parma
• Sachenheim Hall – 7001 Denison Ave, Cleveland
• Woof Wise Dog Training – 13513 W 130th St, North Royalton
Donations will benefit Companion Pets of Cleveland, local food pantries, and additional organizations such as City Dogs and Euclid Pet Pals as supplies allow.
To learn more or donate directly, visit their Amazon Wishlist, sponsored by Luna and Otter’s Big Adventure.
For details, contact Melissa or Nikki at (586) 630-8813 or (216) 224-4301.
