Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
It all started when Ken Comstock of Elk Grove Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram attended a Meals on Wheels Volunteer Orientation where he learned that many of the Home Delivery Meal Program participants could not afford pet food and would often share their own meals with their beloved furry friends.
Ken couldn’t shake the thought, so he pitched the dealership General Manager, Marino Vecchioli, with an idea to help Sacramento seniors feed their pets by hosting a pet food donation drive for the Meals on Wheels AniMeals Program. The owner loved the idea and eagerly offered to provide matching quantities of pet food.
Ken jumped into action. He reached out to the local PetSmart store, got permission to host a pet food drive, set up shop, and began collecting pet food donations.
Ken passionately tells shoppers about the AniMeals Program, and people donate pet food in droves. On a given weekend, Ken will collect more than 200 pounds of pet food donations. Marino, the General Manager of the dealership, then donates a matching amount.
Ken had no idea how many tails he would be wagging—or the positive impact this effort would have on countless Sacramento seniors.
What started as a dealership’s desire to give back to the community has become a cornerstone of the AniMeals Pet Food Program.
At Elk Grove Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, they still sell cars—but to Meals on Wheels and the community, they’re also known as the place that drives change, one paw at a time.
At Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, community involvement goes beyond events and sponsorships. It’s about making a real difference for the people—and pets—who call our region home. Through partnerships like Meals on Wheels Sacramento County and the AniMeals Pet Food Program, our team supports initiatives that improve daily life for local seniors and families.
Giving back is part of who we are. From food drives and local outreach to long-term charitable partnerships, we’re proud to support programs that strengthen our community and create lasting impact.
Learn more about how Elk Grove CDJR supports local causes and community initiatives.