With supplies running short and localities searching for any amidst the coronavirus outbreak, Stafford County is working to provide these supplies to their community, with the help of volunteers and donors.
Stafford County has set up a warehouse and supply chain to address this supply shortage. Working with members of Stafford Fire and Rescue, Stafford’s volunteer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Team Rubicon, a veterans disaster relief organization, The county will be accepting public donations between Monday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Â
“I thank our volunteers and staff in how quickly this warehouse operation was organized. We recognized a community shortage of certain items, and we wanted to seek donations and leave store items available for the public. Again, we are grateful for our volunteers who are helping to operate the warehouse as well as all the members of the public who have asked how they can help.” said Stafford Fire and Rescue Chief Joseph Cardello.
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With fewer volunteers on hand to take care of animals during the spread of the coronavirus, an effort is underway to clear the shelters.Â
Between Thursday, March 26 and Wednesday, April 1, the BISSELL Pet Foundation will help foot the bill to lower adoption fees for their shelter animals at the Fredericksburg SPCA, located at 10819 Courthouse Road.
With this reduced adoption fee, people can now adopt a pet for $25 by first, viewing adoptable animals on the shelter’s website, and then fill out an online application.
