SAN ANTONIO – Puppy Food Bank, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing necessary food supplies to pet rescue organizations, proudly announces actor Ernie Hudson as the organization’s new national ambassador.

Renowned for his role as “Winston Zeddemore” in the Ghostbusters movie franchise, Hudson has starred in over 200 films and television shows and currently stars in the BET network hit series The Family Business.

In his role as a national ambassador for Puppy Food Bank, Hudson will advocate for donations in a multi-media campaign beginning February 2025. This campaign follows Puppy Food Bank’s national expansion in 2024, currently aiding 30 pet rescue organizations with hopes of supporting even more through this new initiative.

“As a longtime animal advocate, I am proud to support Puppy Food Bank to help ensure pet rescue organizations across the U.S. are equipped with the necessary resources to save more pet lives,” said Hudson.

“It is an honor to have Mr. Hudson as a national ambassador for Puppy Food Bank, and we are confident that through our combined efforts, we can make a greater impact on rescues that continue to make a difference each day,” said Danielle Gunter, Executive Director of Puppy Food Bank.

Founded in 2022, Puppy Food Bank is a registered 501(c) nonprofit dedicated to providing much-needed food supplies to pet rescue organizations. Puppy Food Bank works with distributors to ship pet food directly to shelters, focusing on organizations committed to being “no kill.” For more information, visit puppyfoodbank.org.