To Our Amazing Community,
As we celebrate 16 years of service to our community, weโve updated our Statement of Values to better reflect our mission. This milestone is a testament to the growth and dedication weโve achieved together.
๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ป-๐๐ป๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ
DF2FM believes pets are family. Every pet owner deserves the opportunity to keep their companions fed and cared for during challenging times. DF2FM works to ensure no pet owner must choose between keeping their pet or letting them go due to food insecurity.
๐๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐
DF2FM strives to educate the public about pet food insecurity and its root causes. DF2FM prioritizes providing equitable access to assistance and treating every pet owner with dignity and respect, regardless of their socioeconomic status, age, gender, race, religion, or background.
๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
DF2FM achieves success through the strength of community participation and collaboration by the sharing of resources, the generosity of supporters and volunteers, and fostering strategic partnerships.
๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ
DF2FM values transparency, accountability, and ethical and safe practices. By responsibly managing resources and balancing ambition with practicality, DF2FM maximizes impact while maintaining the trust of supporters, partners, and beneficiaries.
๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ต
DF2FM embraces continuous improvement, creative problem-solving, and forward-thinking strategies to expand service areas and meet the growing needs of the community.
Thanks to your unwavering support, weโve distributed an astounding 12,230,585 pet meals over the years! Your generosity continues to leave us in awe, and I canโt wait to see what we accomplish next.
Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey. Hereโs to an incredible 2025 filled with compassion and community.
Sincerely,
Maria Koegl
Executive Director