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54 JUNE + JULY 2020 I N - D E P T H 9. D O N ' T F O R G E T T H E P E TS Because of the pandemic, day-to-day operations have stopped at Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, and no adoptions are taking place. However, the needs are still there. "We are mostly in need of cat and dog food, both dry and wet, for our community pet food bank," says volunteer manager Becca Toltz. "We are helping local shelters and those in need in the community who cannot feed their pets at this time." She also says that cat foster families are needed. "Our biggest suggestion for helping at this time is to donate, check on your neighbors, and fill out our online foster application if you are able to foster," she says. northeastanimalshelter.org 10. GIVE BLOOD Social distancing is threatening the nation's blood supply. According to the Red Cross, more than 15,000 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country, resulting in about 450,000 fewer blood donations as of April 7. e Red Cross encourages donors to give and drives to continue, and notes increased safety protocols, such as requiring masks, staff and donor temperature checks, providing hand sanitizer, and following social distance guidelines. redcross.org/give-blood Donating blood is a great way to help during the pandemic. FRUIT & VEGETABLE PLANTS ORGANIC FERTILIZER • BAG & BULK SOIL ANNUALS • PERENNIALS • TREES • SHRUBS Now offering online ordering, curbside pickup, delivery all over the North Shore, and expert advice at the click of a button or over the phone. WE'RE HERE TO HELP. 88 Elm Street, Salisbury • (978) 465-3542 60 Turnpike Road, Ipswich • (978) 356-6342 104 Eastern Ave, Gloucester • (978) 281-4480 WWW.WOLFHILLGARDENCENTER.COM Family Owned and Operated for over 40 Years! WITH THE HELP OF YOUR Backyard Oasis CREATE YOUR OWN Friendly Neighborhd Garden Center