Pet Food Giveaway at Columbus Airport This Thursday

Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services to distribute pet food at airport parking lot.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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A pet food pantry distribution is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the Columbus Municipal Airport. Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services will be holding their Furry Friends Food Bank giveaway from 4 to 5:30 p.m. or until the food runs out. The pet food will be distributed in the airport parking lot.

Why it matters

The purpose of the pantry is to assist community members in need to keep their pets in their homes and out of area shelters, supporting the local pet population and preventing animal surrenders.

The details

The pet food will be distributed in the airport parking lot at 4770 Ray Boll Boulevard in front of the Charlie 119 cargo plane. Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services is the non-profit partner of the city-operated animal shelter, organizing this giveaway to provide pet food to those in the community who need assistance.

  • The pet food pantry distribution is set for Thursday, February 17, 2026 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The players

Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services

The non-profit partner of the city-operated animal shelter, organizing this pet food giveaway.

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The takeaway

This pet food distribution event demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting local pet owners and keeping animals out of shelters, providing an important resource for those in need.