Hi, my name is Cody!
When I was in the 5th grade in 2010, I did a report about John F. Kennedy. I read his quote:
“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country”
…and started thinking about ways that I could help my country. So, I asked my mom if I could start this charity.
I made flyers, passed them out in our neighborhood, and for the next 4 years we drove around in my mom’s minivan picking up donations off of people’s front porches. Then, we would hand deliver them to people in need and animal rescue groups.
Now, 10 years later, Cody’s Friends is a lifesaver to pets and their people living in poverty. GreaterGood.org made Cody’s Friends one of only 24 Rescue Bank affiliates in the United States. With their help, an army of volunteers, and our 40 donation stations, we’re on track to distribute over ONE MILLION POUNDS of pet food and critical supplies to over 48 local human agencies such as: Meals on Wheels, Community Food Banks, the Tucson Fire Department and Youth On Their Own. We also provide for over 75 animal rescue groups and shelters such as PACC and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
In the past 10 years, I’ve learned that people in need will go hungry before they let their pet suffer. For some, their pet is the only family they have. Every day, this organization is savings thousands of lives…and it’s here to stay. So join me…become one of Cody’s Friends! 🐱🐶☺️