Lucy’s Pet Pantry

Lucy’s Pet Pantry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 1123 1st Ave E, Suite D, Newton, IA, dedicated to providing pet products and services to residents within Jasper County during times of hardship. Founded in 2020 by Lucy Eckert as a grassroots effort to help families keep their pets, the organization has expanded to partner with a licensed veterinarian to offer low-cost spay and neuter services and trap-neuter-return clinics for stray cats. Lucy’s Pet Pantry has been recognized for its community service efforts, receiving the Community Service Award from the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce for its commitment to reducing homeless pets in the region.