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Farmside Supplies offers free food for people and their pups

| 18 Jul 2016 | 04:22
    Outside, free hamburgers and hotdogs were also available to the visitors under the supervision of Arnie Vander Mark of Wantage.
    Outside, free hamburgers and hotdogs were also available to the visitors under the supervision of Arnie Vander Mark of Wantage.
    Quite a few visitors to the store also brought their canine companions with them, as dog-oriented demonstrations were also available.
    Quite a few visitors to the store also brought their canine companions with them, as dog-oriented demonstrations were also available.
    From left, Farmside Supplies owner John Kuperus, Caleb Kuperus, 9, Joshua Kuperus, 19, and Cole Hennessey, 7, are show with a few of the over 200 chickens that are ready for new homes.
    From left, Farmside Supplies owner John Kuperus, Caleb Kuperus, 9, Joshua Kuperus, 19, and Cole Hennessey, 7, are show with a few of the over 200 chickens that are ready for new homes.
    Joshua Kuperus, 19, brings out a bag of food to give to the 200-plus chickens that are ready for new homes.
    Joshua Kuperus, 19, brings out a bag of food to give to the 200-plus chickens that are ready for new homes.

SUSSEX BOROUGH — On Saturday, John Kuperus’ Farmside Supplies was the place to be for free food for both people and their pups.
Since their grand reopening in April, the store has continued to expand their offerings of pet supplies and feed for all sorts of animals, especially for those found on Sussex County’s farms.
During the morning, the store offer free four-pound bags of Nutrena Loyall Life grain free super premium dog food. Quite a few visitors to the store also brought their canine companions with them, as dog-oriented demonstrations were also available. • Outside, free hamburgers and hotdogs were also available to the visitors. There were also more than 200 chickens available to be relocated to new homes. The store also carries products for birds and exotic animals such as reptiles and they offer beekeeping equipment for that growing group of enthusiasts.
Situated just south of Route 23, Farmside Supplies is located at 15 Loomis Avenue, just south of the Sussex town center. For more information about what they carry and are able order, call 973-875-3777 or visit their website at www.farmsidesupplies.com.
— Photos by Chris Wyman