No one should have to choose between
feeding their pets…
or feeding themselves.
At Halo Café, our mission is to help families keep the promise they made to their pets to love and care for them forever by providing pet food to those who cannot afford it on their own.
We exist to reduce shelter intake of wanted pets, to educate families on the importance of spay and neuter and to keep established companion animals where they belong - at home - by providing pet food and resources to low income, homeless and elderly community members in need.
If you need help feeding your pet, please call:
(559) HALO-717
If you would like to be a Halo Cafe "Angel" simply click on the donate button below to help feed the hungry dogs and cats in Fresno County.
For more giving options, please visit the "How You Can Help" page.
Your donation is tax deductible! Halo Cafe is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
TAX ID 45-4412728
Thank you for your kindness.
Together... nothing is imPAWssible.
The Paws Behind the Pantry
Meet the dedicated animal lovers and community organizers working tirelessly to ensure no pet in Fresno goes hungry.
Founder
In 2011, Jennifer Quinn-Yovino and her husband Jim Yovino founded Halo Cafe Inc., recognizing the critical need for local animal welfare support, community pet services, and assistance for individuals facing food insecurity. This initiative was designed to help prevent these individuals from having to surrender their pets to a kill-shelter. Since its inception, she has cultivated a thriving nonprofit that has provided invaluable services, including a pet food pantry, assisting hundreds of individuals over the years.
President
Thalia Arenas is a former animal shelter Humane Educator and the current owner of a wedding venue. With skills in ministry, notary work, and volunteer management, combined with her entrepreneurial mindset and strong advocacy for animal welfare support, she has stepped into a leadership role at Halo Cafe. Her objective is to enhance community pet services, particularly by expanding their pet food pantry, thereby continuing to assist families and the pets they love.
​Vice President
​Colleen Cabral, the founder of Foster Paws, an organization committed to animal welfare support, has recently been appointed as the new 2026 Vice President & Treasurer! Her initiatives, including the community pet services program and the pet food pantry, are greatly supported by the community to assist those in need.
Treasurer
Yani Lopez is an accounting major with a strong passion for organization, accuracy, and service. She will be overseeing and managing our finances, helping ensure that every donation and resource is handled with care and transparency. Her dedication and expertise will play an important role in supporting our mission to serve pets and families in need.
Social Media Manager
Jika Arteaga will help manage media platforms, network within the community, and create engaging content to increase awareness and visibility for Halo Cafe. Jika's passion for animals began when she started fostering. Through her photography business, she first became involved with our organization to help with pet photos, then continued to find meaningful ways to support our mission.
Grant Writer
Lisa Modenbach is passionate about helping both people and animals. She began her journey with Halo Cafe as a dedicated volunteer, consistently showing up to help at our monthly pet food pantries. As she became more involved, Lisa recognized that she could make an even greater impact by using her incredible writing skills to help our organization pursue grant opportunities.
Our Legacy of Care
It all began in 2011 with a simple observation: pets were being surrendered to shelters not because of a lack of love, but due to a lack of resources. In the heart of Fresno, a small group of volunteers decided to change that narrative.
What started as a few bags of kibble in a garage has blossomed into the Halo Cafe Pet Food Pantry. Today, we stand as a beacon of hope, providing medical aid and nutritional support to thousands of families, keeping pets where they belong—at home.
