Berkshire Pet Food Bank

21/09/2023

Unfortunately I have some bad news, we are going to have to end the Food Bank for the foreseeable future. This has been a very difficult decision, we have had to close our shop therefore it’s no longer possible to conduct it from there.

I am looking at alternative ways to keep it going and will update anymore information.

I know this has been an extremely valuable service for lots of family and I do apologise.

11/07/2023

Help needed

We are running very low on dog food, if you have any you don’t need it would be very much appreciated.

Thank you

20/06/2023

Fantastic news, we have now teamed up with pets at home and blue cross for donations which will help massively. If you are struggling with pet food and need help please get in touch.

11/03/2023

We have just received a very generous donation of dry dog food.

If anyone is struggling and needs help please get in touch.

16/02/2023

Good morning everyone

Another shout out for help, we need some donations picked up from woodley.

Is anyone able to help?

Thank you

13/02/2023

Update: this food would have been recommended by the vets, normally for liver dysfunction therefore only available for dogs that have been recommended it

We have been generously donated some very specialist Royal Canin Hepatic dog food.

This is a special diet food and very expensive. I would hate it to go to waste as we are unlikely to get a request for it.

Does anyone need this for their dog?

Maybe a donation to purchase some mainstream food, only if you are in a position to do so

02/02/2023

Unfortunately the demand is increasing and we are starting to run low. We have been asked by people how they can make a donation therefore I have started a gofundme. The link is below. We will then use the donations to buy food.

We will obviously still be taking food donations at our drop off points.

Thanks again, everyone has been so generous ever since we started and the donations are really making a difference.

Hello We are Berkshire Pet Food Bank, we have now been running for approx 5 months helping pe… Ridwan Sai needs your support for Berkshire Pet Food Bank

26/01/2023

Thank you very much Cans4Pets, the food is already going out to people and helping the community

23/01/2023

Good morning everyone

I was wondering if anyone can help, we need some food picked up from 2 vets in Wokingham and dropped off at Crowthorne.

Any help would be great, Thanks

19/12/2022

We need your help

Thanks to everyone’s generosity we are in desperate need of some storage space. Has anyone got some space we can use to store donations.

We are full at the shop and if anyone can help close to the high street would be amazing.

Please get in contact if you can help

19/12/2022

☃️CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR OPENING🎅

Closing Saturday 24th December at 4pm and reopening Wednesday 28th 9am.

Closing Saturday 31st December at 3pm and reopening 2nd January 9am.

12/12/2022

We are open 9am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am -4pm on Sunday.

You can find us at the following address.

Best Friend's Pet Supplies
184 High St
Crowthorne
RG45 7AP

12/12/2022

We are back open!

***MONDAY 12TH DECEMBER***

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are not open today. We hope to be back open again tomorrow. Please keep an eye on our page for updates.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

30/11/2022

The owner of a Crowthorne pet store has launched Berkshire’s very first pet food bank for animal lovers struggling with the cost of living.

28/09/2022

We are on Itv Meridian tonight at 6pm!

The number of animals being dumped has increased by 24% this year according to the RSPCA and the charity says many of its rescue centres are full. | ITV News Meridian

28/09/2022

Are you struggling to pay for pet food?

Are you choosing to feed your pet before yourself because you can't afford to do both?

Are you facing the painful decision of giving up your pet due to the cost of living crisis?

You are not alone. is here to help.

***Please be aware that currently the pet food bank is not means tested, this is a service offered on trust***

Current items in stock.

- Dry and wet dog food
- Dry and wet cat food
- Cat treats
- Dog treats
- Dog beds (small number)
- Cat litter (small amount)
-. Cat carriers
- Hay
-. Rabbit food

Please contact us via our FB page or email [email protected] or alternatively, call into Best Friend’s Pet Supplies in Crowthorne High Street. Please be aware contacting us in advance means we can get a parcel ready for you, we cannot guarantee stock for those that call in, although of course we will do our best to assist.

All food parcels to be collected from Best Friend’s Pet Supplies in Crowthorne High Street.

27/09/2022

Tune in this afternoon to BBC Radio Berkshire @4:30pm to hear our founder, Ridwan Sai, chatting about Berkshire Pet Food Bank.

21/09/2022

Here is this week's front page as Wokingham borough bids farewell to the Queen, councillors warn of financial pressures and Berkshire Pet Food Bank is launched.

On sale tomorrow.



BBC Radio Berkshire

21/09/2022

THANK YOU to all those who answered the call. We currently have enough people for pick ups of donations, as soon as we need more I will post here.

One collection left to fill with a volunteer. Pick up from Medivet Crowthorne.

***Calling all volunteers***

Currently, we have a number of drop off points for donations across Bracknell, Crowthorne and Wokingham. We are looking for volunteers to match with one location where they can collect donations once a week and drop at Best Friend's Pet Supplies (food bank location) in Crowthorne.

In a nutshell, one volunteer will collect from one location once a week. This way no one is overwhelmed.

Below is the list of locations.

Crowthorne
* ✓Medivet Taken✓

Bracknell
*✓Vets4Pets in Pets at Home - Taken ✓
*✓Bracken Veterinary Centre -Taken✓

Wokingham
*✓Denton Road Vets (Town Centre) - Taken✓
*✓Emmview Vets (Woosehill) - Taken ✓
*✓Medivet (Barkham) - Taken ✓

If you think you might be able to help, please comment below or send us a message.

Many thanks.

20/09/2022

***BERKSHIRE PET FOOD BANK IS OPEN***

The Berkshire Pet Food Bank is now open for collections. All collections are to be made from Best Friend's Pet Supplies in Crowthorne High Street. You can find it on the same side of the road as Lidl, down the hill past the church.

Berkshire Pet Food Bank is not operating any means testing, we trust that anyone coming in to collect is in need.

People can message us through our page before collecting if they like, but it is not a necessity, walk ins are fine.

Thank you so much to the many people who have already donated, please keep those donations coming. Please see the image for an updated list of drop off locations.

16/09/2022

***THANK YOU***
The first item off our Amazon Wishlist just arrived. Many thanks. 🙏

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/39N90XPAU9Z51?ref_=wl_share

15/09/2022

***NEW COLLECTION POINT IN BRACKNELL***

Bracken Veterinary Centre now have a collection box in their reception area.

14/09/2022

***AMAZON WISHLIST***

We have now set up an Amazon Wishlist for those who would like to donate but can't get to a drop off point.

Address for delivery

BERKSHIRE PET FOOD BANK
C/O BEST FRIEND'S PET SUPPLIES
184 HIGH STREET
CROWTHORNE
RG457AP

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14/09/2022

***NEW COLLECTION POINT IN WOODLEY***

Beechwood Vets now have a collection box in their reception area.

13/09/2022