by fhfh | Dec 15, 2017 | News
Rick Wilson, Founder of FHFH, and Jim Sears, President of Operations for Potomac Edison (one of FirstEnergy’s companies) FHFH was selected to receive a $1,000 gift from the FirstEnergy Foundation as part of their “12 Gifts of the Season” campaign.The recipients...
by fhfh | Dec 15, 2017 | News
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,….” Matthew 25:35We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s more blessed to give than...
by fhfh | Dec 11, 2017 | News
FHFH welcomes the following participating meat processors: Pinhook Meats, LLC – Lucas, OhioCLICK HERE for a list of all participating meat...
by fhfh | Nov 26, 2017 | News
Trevor, the son of one of our FHFH Chapter Coordinators in NC, got his first deer and wanted to donate it to FHFH so it will help feed someone who is hungry. Trevor’s dad said, “Makes you think how blessed we really are and don’t even know it.”Thank you Trevor for...
by fhfh | Nov 26, 2017 | News
Mike Marsh, Chapter Coordinator for Surry County FHFH in North Carolina, received several deer donations which provided venison to be distributed to those in need. They also received a livestock donation which was processed by Cool Spring Meats Processing. The beef...
by fhfh | Nov 24, 2017 | News
FHFH welcomes the following participating meat processors: Cool Spring Meat Processing in Elkin, NCLehigh Valley Meats in Nazareth, PACLICK HERE for a list of all participating meat...
by fhfh | Nov 19, 2017 | News
Canned Venison with Baby Bella Mushroom Venison Pan Gravyby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksServes 4Prep Time: 10 minCook Time: 10 minTotal Time: 20 minI was really short on time tonight so I decided to forgo a lengthy recipe. And instead, I grabbed a jar of canned...
by fhfh | Nov 4, 2017 | News
BBQ Canned Venison Pasta with Smoked Red Pepper Creamby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksServes 4BBQ canned venison makes quick work for a creamy, spicy, venison pasta dinner. For the BBQ venison recipe, see my previous blog post for BBQ Canned Venison....
by fhfh | Nov 3, 2017 | News
FHFH welcomes the following participating meat processors: Albemarle Meat Processing Plant in Albemarle, NCK&G Meat Market in Kerrville, TXCLICK HERE for a list of all participating meat...
by fhfh | Nov 2, 2017 | News
Matt Coblentz, Chapter Coordinator for Lehigh Valley FHFH in PA, was blessed with a doe and a buck. Both were donated to FHFH. What a blessing with 144.5 lbs. of meat between the two. Thank you Matt for helping to feed the people in your community who are...
by fhfh | Oct 19, 2017 | News
Meat from FHFH ready for distribution at the Lapel Food Pantry. Indianapolis, IN (October 19, 2017) – Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) has received a $30,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to assist with the organization’s...
by fhfh | Oct 18, 2017 | News
Hunters Are Hunting Down Hunger!”For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ….” Matthew 25:35 Hunting season has begun in many parts of our...
by fhfh | Oct 16, 2017 | News
Gary Plum, coordinator for Gulf Coast FHFH (FL-06), was able to assist with hurricane relief efforts by using some of their chapter funding to purchase needed supplies locally at Sam’s Club for delivery to south Florida and the Florida...
by fhfh | Oct 14, 2017 | News
Matt Coblentz, coordinator for Lehigh Valley FHFH (PA-08), had several opportunities to set up a display at their local minor league baseball stadium this year. The team is the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Matt is at the FHFH display with his dad Matt Moses Coblentz.A...
by fhfh | Oct 13, 2017 | News
FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson and his family had a booth at the Country Life Fest held August 19 and 20, 2017 at the St. Mary’s County fairgrounds in Maryland. The two-day festival focused on the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, entertainment and country...
by fhfh | Oct 12, 2017 | News
Left to right: Dave Riordan (Frederick County FHFH Coordinator), Josh Wilson (FHFH Executive Director), Tina Smith (Shuff’s Meat Market), Sarah McAleavy (Frederick Food Bank Director), Ijaz Ahmad (Walmart Store Manager in Frederick, MD) Hagerstown, MD (October 12,...
by fhfh | Oct 8, 2017 | News
Danny’s Brownie Obsessionby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksDanny is obsessed with brownies, but I don’t always have time to make them from scratch, so here is a semi-homemade version.Brownies2 Boxes Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix4 Eggs1 cup Vegetable...
by fhfh | Sep 29, 2017 | News
FHFH welcomes The Chop Shop Deer Processing in Cleves, Ohio as a new participating meat processor.CLICK HERE for a list of all participating meat...
by fhfh | Sep 17, 2017 | News
The Cabela’s Outdoor Fund has awarded a grant to the national Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) venison donation ministry. This funding support will help FHFH pay the meat processing bills for donated deer and enhance the organization’s ability to train...
by fhfh | Sep 8, 2017 | News
We welcome to the FHFH Team… New Coordinator:FHFH welcomes Scott Brock as our newest Chapter Coordinator. Scott is the Chapter Coordinator for Southwest Idaho FHFH. You can find Scott and the rest of our local Chapter Coordinators by CLICKING HERE. We...
by fhfh | Sep 8, 2017 | News
Craig Walker, Coordinator for Central Illiinois FHFH, participated in the 27th annual Deer and Turkey Expo at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois in July.The Illinois Deer & Turkey Expo is the state’s premier expo for hunting and outdoor lifestyle...
by fhfh | Aug 26, 2017 | News
Elk Sate (Satay) with Peanut Sauce Coconut Milk Rice and Edamameby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksElk striploin is marinated for 24 hours, then quickly grilled and drizzled with a simple peanut sauce for a play on an Indonesian favorite. I made it a main course...
by fhfh | Aug 19, 2017 | News
We received this note of thanks from the Hebron Country Pantry in Indiana:Dear Friends at FHFH,Hebron Country Pantry is a USDA Client Chose Pantry serving the Hebron community. We are presently open the first and third Mondays each month from 9:00-10:00 a.m. and...
by fhfh | Aug 19, 2017 | News
The Lothian Maryland Ruritan Club held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser March 4 and donated the proceeds to FHFH!Bill Krebs, president of the Lothian Maryland Ruritan Club, presented a contribution of $2,187.84 to Dave McMullen, Coordinator for Arundel County FHFH....
by fhfh | Aug 2, 2017 | News
Friday, October 6th6:30 p.m.at Tri-State Fellowship, 13153 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown, MDDinner provided by Outback Steakhouse of Hagerstown.Live and silent auction! Over 100 items in auctions! Longaberger, bears, seasonal items, books, CDs, jewelry, knives, boy’s...
by fhfh | Aug 1, 2017 | News
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ….” Matthew 25:35 When was the last time you felt real hunger? Not the kind of hunger caused by eating a...
by fhfh | Aug 1, 2017 | News
Roasted Italian Venison Sausages With Grapes and Balsamic Vinegar and Spring Onion Mashed Potatoesby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksThe key to making this dish really amazing relies on using the best balsamic vinegar available. I always use Bistro Blends Heirloom...
by fhfh | Jul 7, 2017 | News
Jason Traggiai, Coordinator for Great Lakes FHFH, shares how he became a Coordinator with FHFH in Ohio.My wife Becca and I have been taking our teenage daughters to Geauga Park District events since they were little. It was a great way to introduce them to the...
by fhfh | Jul 6, 2017 | News
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ….” Matthew 25:35 Dictionary.com defines a hero as “a person who, in the opinion of others, has...
by fhfh | Jun 24, 2017 | News
Canned Venison with Smoked Gouda and Toasted Walnuts by Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksCreamy delicious risotto is made even better with canned venison. I encourage you to make it your own, by changing the type of canned meat, cheese, vegetables, toppings, even...
by fhfh | Jun 16, 2017 | News
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ….”Matthew 25:35 There’s no way to measure the taste of a good meal after days of having an empty...
by fhfh | May 26, 2017 | News
Venison Stroganoff recipe from Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksVenison Stroganaff has never been so simple when cooked in the crockpot. Thanks to Jessica Lomison of Karthaus, PA.IngredientsOne pint of canned venisonTwo 10.5 ounce cans of cream of mushroom soup1/2...
by fhfh | May 13, 2017 | News
Guernsey County FHFH in Ohio is making a difference to those in need and.was featured in the following news article in the Daily Jeffersonian.Group Received Enough Venison for 10,000 MealsBy Rick Stillion, The Daily Jeffersonian Published: March 26, 2017 Photo by...
by fhfh | May 5, 2017 | News
Left to right: Rick Wilson, FHFH Founder, Pastor Ray Shriver, Al Schlotterbeck and Dick Wilson The story of how FHFH began is nothing short of amazing! Beginning FHFH With Godby Rick Wilson, FHFH’s Founder and First “Chapter Coordinator” It was an early morning...
by fhfh | May 5, 2017 | News
Alasyn Zimmerman at KIFI Local News 8 wrote about FHFH in Idaho and the importance of venison donations to feeding programs and food banks in a news story titled “Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Makes Donation to Local Food Banks.” CLICK HERE...
by fhfh | May 5, 2017 | News
Left to right: Josh Wilson, Executive Director for FHFH; Dave Riordan, Chapter Coordinator for Frederick County FHFH; and Sarah McAleavy, Coordinator of Food and Nutrition Services for Frederick CAA Sarah at the Frederick Community Action Agency wrote this note of...
by fhfh | Apr 28, 2017 | News
We recently received this note of thanks from Miriam’s Kitchen in Washington, DC.To Whom It May Concern: Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry reached out to us in 2016 and has been a significant partner for our protein supply in 2016. As the Executive Chef, I...
by fhfh | Apr 22, 2017 | News
Horseradish Crusted Venison Top Sirloin with Black Currant Sauce and Caraway Seed Spaetzle GratinBy Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksA roasted venison top sirloin (aka “football roast”) is topped with a horseradish panko crust and served with an easy black currant...
by fhfh | Apr 21, 2017 | News
Integrity Outdoors: Serving Hunting and Fishing Businesses While Supporting a Great CauseApril 20, 2017Integrity Payment Systems is proud to announce Integrity Outdoors. Inspired by the passion of CEO & President, Mike Ponder, Integrity Outdoors serves merchants...
by fhfh | Apr 21, 2017 | News
FHFH welcomes Amy Cawley who joins the FHFH team as our newest Chapter Coordinator. Amy is the Chapter Coordinator for Mid-Shore FHFH in Maryland.You can find Amy and the rest of our local Chapter Coordinators by CLICKING HERE. We encourage you to reach out and...
by fhfh | Apr 20, 2017 | News
FHFH was at the Ohio Deer and Turkey Expo at the State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio March 17-19, 2017. FHFH Coordinators set up a booth to display shirts and hats, and raffled off muzzle loaders and trail cameras.The expo was a weekend full of fun for everyone who...
by fhfh | Apr 15, 2017 | News
John and Beth Mollet, Coordinators for Central Indiana FHFH, met these folks from The Fever Outdoors while at Cabela’s Spring Event in March. They are local to the area and supportive of the FHFH mission of feeding the hungry. Thanks to Josh Hagerman, Brea...
by fhfh | Mar 18, 2017 | News
The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. has awarded $1,500 in grant funding to the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Youth Hunter Initiative.The FHFH Youth Hunter Initiative will encourage young hunters in the 12-24 year age range to provide a...
by fhfh | Mar 17, 2017 | News
FHFH began twenty years ago in Washington County, Maryland with two local meat processors – Ernst Market in Clear Spring and Holsinger’s Meat Market in Maugansville.Rick Wilson, Founder of FHFH, recounts how these two meat processors began partnering with...
by fhfh | Mar 10, 2017 | News
Thank you to everyone who participated in our online auction and helped us raise $7,000 to feed the hungry!A special thanks to our sponsors: Quality Deer Management Association, Redneck Blinds, Hunter Safety System, Twigg Cycles, Henry Repeating Arms, Buck Knives...
by fhfh | Mar 4, 2017 | News
District of ColumbiaDC & Montgomery County FHFH donated 1,000 pounds of venison this season to Miriam’s Kitchen in Washington, DC! MarylandFrederick County FHFH has provided 58,000 servings of meat this hunting season! Ohio In a combined effort with...
by fhfh | Mar 4, 2017 | News
Central Indiana FHFH Coordinators John and Beth Mollet were recently featured in the “Connected Afield” column by Glenn Kelsey in the March edition of the Gad-a-bout Newspaper. The story is reprinted here… Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry A...
by fhfh | Mar 4, 2017 | News
Jalapeño Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped BBQ Glazed Smoked Antelope Meatloaf By Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksIngredients3 lb Ground Antelope (substitute any ground meat you like)2 lbs. Bacon2-3 Jalapeños, de-seeded and minced finely3 Eggs, lightly beaten5 Slices...
by fhfh | Feb 17, 2017 | News
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ….” Matthew 25:35Sometimes the suffering of those who are facing hunger goes to the back of our minds when...
by fhfh | Feb 11, 2017 | News
The North Georgia Foothills chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry made its annual meat donation to the local Abba House food ministry located in Dawsonville. Throughout the fall, hunters in Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin and Hall counties donate harvested deer...
by fhfh | Feb 10, 2017 | News
Left to right: Tim Lambert, Paul Peditto, Josh Wilson, Rick Wilson In an older photo, Josh Wilson and Rick Wilson stand outside the Maryland Department of Natural Resources with Paul Peditto, Director of the Wildlife and Heritage Service of the DNR, and Tim Lambert...
by fhfh | Feb 1, 2017 | News
The Cabela’s Outdoor Fund has awarded a grant to the national Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) venison donation ministry. This funding support will enable FHFH to develop a new and better system for recruiting, training and equipping volunteer chapter...
by fhfh | Jan 13, 2017 | News
PHOTOS BY DANDAN ZOU STAFF PHOTO BY DANDAN ZOU Mike McWilliams looks at a donated deer for the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry program. The article below about the role FHFH plays in feeding the hungry was recently featured in The Enterprise newspaper...
by fhfh | Jan 6, 2017 | News
Jayme O’Connell lives in Chicago and is the founder of Salt Block Kitchen. She organizes “Cooking for Causes” events for small groups. Jayme said, “The mission of Salt Block Kitchen’s is to help people connect with their food, and support the sustainable food...