Many may not realize that Locks 4 Paws Aruba Pet Food Pantry has been part of One Love Foundation, Inc. since its inception in March 2023. While One Love Foundation, Inc’s primary mission is fundraising for and supporting Stimami Sterilisami’s national spay and neuter program to help fund FREE sterilization across Aruba, they knew from the beginning that they wanted to do more—to help families keep their beloved pets at home and prevent unnecessary surrenders. From that vision, the Locks 4 Paws Pet Food Pantry was born.
One Love Foundation, Inc. will now exclusively manage the pet food pantry, as Locks 4 Paws shifts its focus back to the United States. This transition allows them to continue growing this vital program while staying true to their shared mission of compassionate and humane animal care.
The One Love Foundation, Inc. Pet Food Pantry will remain a walk-in community resource located at the open-access shelter, Centro di Control di Cacho (CCC)—a safe, judgment-free space where support, compassion, and education come first. The pantry is designed to provide temporary, supplemental feeding for families facing financial hardship, ensuring pets can remain in the homes where they are loved.
Since opening in March 2023, the pantry has been fully funded by generous monthly donations from supporters in the United States. Its core mission is intake diversion—helping families care for their pets during difficult times. To receive support, pets must be sterilized through one of Aruba’s many FREE spay and neuter clinics, reinforcing One Love Foundation, Inc.’s commitment to responsible pet ownership.
Nathyy Ventura, whose dedication makes this program possible. She is the lifeline at the CCC and works closely with families to ensure they meet the requirements, provides education and guidance, distributes food and supplies with compassion, and carefully maintains monthly records to track the pantry’s monthly impact.
Pet Food Pantry Impact to Date:
2023: 38,105 meals • 1,164 pets • 173 families
2024: 87,730 meals • 2,657 pets • 322 families
2025: 126,199 meals • 3,504 pets • 431 families
2026: 24,169 meals • 795 pets • 90 families (*through April 2026)
That’s thousands of pets who have been able to stay where they belong—with the families who love them.
As One Love Foundation, Inc. looks toward the future, they remain committed to expanding the impact of the Pet Food Pantry while continuing to support Aruba’s lifesaving spay and neuter efforts through Stimami Sterilisami. Every bag of food distributed represents more than a meal—it represents hope, compassion, and a commitment to keeping pets with the families who love them. Together with the support of their donors, volunteers, and community partners, One Love Foundation, Inc. will continue working toward a future where no family has to surrender a beloved pet due to temporary hardship, and every animal in Aruba has the chance to live a healthier, safer life.
If you would like to contribute to the pet food pantry or learn more about One Love Foundation, Inc.’s mission and upcoming events, visit OneLoveFoundationInc.org or you can follow them on social media FACEBOOK: One Love Foundation, Inc
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