# Pet-Centric Soup Kitchens This Community Kitchen Feeds the Homeless and Their Pets By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homeless-and-their-pets References: [magazine.good.is](http://magazine.good.is/articles/a-new-york-soup-kitchen-feeds-the-homeless-and-their-pets) & [collidenyc.org](http://www.collidenyc.org/) 'Collide' is a non-profit organization that feed the homeless and their pets. For some homeless youth, animals provide an invaluable source of companionship. This organization supports the relationship between pets and their owners by providing food and veterinary care. The organization operates out of the 'Graffiti Church' on New York City's Lower East Side. Collide hosts bi-weekly lunches that provide meals for both homeless youth and their animals. The organization also offers veterinary care and the opportunity to have their pets spayed or neutered. Collide also offers emotional support for those who find themselves separated from their pet by well-intentioned observers. These animals can be tagged and licensed to help them be reunited with their owner in the event that this kind of separation occurs. By feeding the homeless and their pets, Collide helps maintain the emotional and therapeutic connection between owners and their animal companions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet-centric Soup Kitchens:** Providing meals and veterinary care for homeless individuals and their pets. - **Supporting the Human-animal Bond:** Promoting the emotional and therapeutic connection between owners and their animal companions. - **Reuniting Separated Pets and Owners:** Implementing tagging and licensing systems to ensure homeless individuals and their pets can be reunited if separated. ### Where This Applies - **Non-profit:** Creating pet-centric soup kitchens as a way to support homeless individuals and their pets. - **Veterinary Care:** Offering veterinary services to homeless individuals' pets, ensuring their health and well-being. - **Animal Welfare:** Developing programs that focus on meeting the needs of homeless individuals and their pets, fostering the human-animal bond. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal Shelter-Supporting Brand Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelters-united.md) - [Animal Welfare Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-surgical-center.md) - [Pet-Pleasing Delivery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-and-french-bandit.md) - [Collaborative Domestic Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-hyland.md) - [Pet-Friendly Supper Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supper-club-for-cats.md) - [Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giving-kitchen.md) - [Community-Supporting Meal Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftameal.md) - [Gamified Animal Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catswe.md) - [Digital Dog Shelter Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-breed1.md)