Manufacturers/Donors
The benefits of partnership
As with any business decision, donating product is made with your bottom line in mind. Rescue Bank®gives you an outlet to quickly distribute distressed and/or unsaleable product, reducing expensive inventory and freeing up valuable warehouse space. The power to strengthen your bottom line while giving back to your community is a call away. With the help of our partners, Rescue Bank® can put these products in the hands of those who need them.
We are a distribution partner of Mars Petcare, managing distribution of their donated Pedigree, Nutro, Royal Canin, Whiksas, and Cesar products. We have distributed donations provided by several other major manufacturers, including Purina, DelMonte, WellPet, and Blue Buffalo.
As a Rescue Bank® partner you receive:
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Liability protection
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Savings in storage and inventory, transportation, and dumping costs
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Free/low cost product pick-up from any location in the United States
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Complete product tracking and recall capabilities
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Enhanced public image
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National and local presence
Donation Process
Contact the Rescue Bank® either by phone 800 765-6920 or by email petfood@rescuebank.org. A representative will respond within 24 hours.
We will generally need the following information:
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Product location and address, contact name, and phone number
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Product description
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Current condition of product
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Total number of cases and/or pallets available
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Case weights and configuration/number of cases per pallet
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Transportation and storage specifics (dry, refrigerated, frozen)
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Reason for donation (code date issue, etc.)
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When available / pickup window
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Extended shelf-life if product is out of or close to code

