Abstract: Provided herein are means by which nourishment such as food and/or water may be placed in a suspended location which is accessible to animals, but not accessible by ground borne pests such as ants, roaches, and the like. By keeping foodstuffs away from such pests, insect populations may be minimized and ingestion of insects contained within the food by an animal is eliminated, along with health factors associated therewith. By elevating the food of an animal in the case of household pets, a lessened amount of air is swallowed by the animal during a feeding exercise, which results in better digestion and less discomfort.