New Meat Processors Join the FHFH Team

​FHFH welcomes the following meat processors:Hilltop Butcher Shop, LLC – Malta, OHDeer’s Food Locker, Inc. – Deer Park, WILouie’s Finer Meats, Inc. – Cumberland, WI Richland Locker – Richland Center, WI ​Wisconsin River Meats...

FHFH Helps Families in Need

The Garrett County Republican in Western Maryland published a great article about the the ministry of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. ​The article “Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Helps Families in Need” describes how FHFH began in the State...

Hunger and the “Golden Years”

Hunger and the “Golden Years”  Nearly 5 million senior citizens are facing hunger in our country, yet too often they are forgotten. Limited income, diminished earnings or not being able to work at all have left too many of our senior citizens in a fragile...

Venison with a Quick Red Wine Pan Sauce Recipe

Venison with a Quick Red Wine Pan SauceBy Bobbie Jo WasilkoHeHuntsSheCooks.com  No need to sacrifice a great meal when time is limited. This recipe will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time and your stomach satisfied!​Serves 4Prep Time:  24 hrCook Time:  20...

FHFH Provides Venison to Kokomo Rescue Mission in Indiana

FHFH is committed to ending hunger and provided venison to the Kokomo Rescue Mission which serves six counties in Indiana.  We received this note of thanks:Dear Friends,On behalf of the Kokomo Rescue Mission and those we serve, I want to thank you for the generous...

Antelope and Venison Eye of Round Recipe

Cocoa Chile Spice Rubbed Antelope and Whitetail Venison Eye of Rounds with a Raisin Demi-Glace, Smoked Corn Sauce and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes​By Bobbie Jo WasilkoHeHuntsSheCooks.com  Serves 2​A simple dry rub with black cocoa and chile powder coat Antelope or Venison...

September Is Hunger Action Month

September Is Hunger Action Month September is Hunger Action Month and all across the nation Americans can stand together to fight hunger! Hunger Action Month was established in 2008 and reminds us of the very real problem of hunger in our country. There are 41,204,000...

Pope & Young Club Continues to Support FHFH

The Pope & Young Club announced its continuing support of FHFH in a press release on August 27, 2018:The Pope & Young Club is proud to announce its continued support of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. FHFH pays local butcher shops to process donated...

Hebron Country Pantry Blessed by meat Donations From FHFH

FHFH received this thank you note from the Hebron Country Pantry in Indiana for the donation of meat to their pantry:Dear Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, Thank you so much for your assistance in paying for the processing of the 4-H steer we purchased at the...

Antelope Meatloaf Recipe

Jalapeño Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped BBQ Glazed Smoked Antelope MeatloafBy Bobbie Jo WasilkoHeHuntsSheCooks.com  Ingredients3 lb Ground Antelope (substitute any ground meat you like)2 lbs. Bacon2-3 Jalapeños, de-seeded and minced finely3 Eggs, lightly beaten5 Slices...

What Will the Future Be for Our Children?

“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   What Will the Future Be for Our Children?Summer break will soon be over and children...

The Ausherman Family Foundation Awards Funding to FHFh

The Ausherman Family Foundation recently awarded Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry a $2,500 grant for Frederick County FHFH in Maryland. The vision of the Ausherman Family Foundation is that Frederick County is a thriving community of vibrant spaces and places,...

Carolina FHFH Distributes 1,589 pounds of Meat

Mark Jasmine, Coordinator for our Carolina FHFH chapter, and Jerry Thompson at Albermarle Meat Processing Carolina FHFH had a total of 29 deer donated and distributed 1,589 pounds of meat to those in need.Thank you to everyone who donated a deer or gave a financial...

Hunters and Farmers Donate Meat For 782,000 Meals to the Hungry

​Hagerstown, MD — The Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) venison donation ministry successfully distributed 782,000 servings of nutritious meat for individuals, families and children in need this past year.​Donations included over 97 tons of deer and...

FHFH Provides 281,520 Servings of Meat to the Hungry of Maryland

Thanks to generous support from the Walmart Foundation, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and many local donors across the state Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry was able to provide 281,520 servings of nutritious meat to people struggling with hunger...

Our Freedoms

“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   ​We cherish our freedom!  Our country earned its freedom through strength, courage and...

Venison Heart Anticuchos

Venison Heart Anticuchosby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksPrep Time:  3 hr 15 minCook Time:  4 minTotal Time: 3 hr 19 minServes 2Walk around most any street in Peru, or attend a sports event and Beef Heart Anticuchos will be the snack you’ll most likely encounter....

Did You Even Wonder How Bad Can Hunger Be?

“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   Did You Ever Wonder How Bad Can Hunger Be?The statistics show only the numbers. They...

Walmart Teams with Southwest Ohio FHFH

Pictured from left to right is: Associate Josh Lane, Assistant Manager Bob Torrez, Department Manager William Hobbs, Southwest Ohio FHFH Coordinator Don Distler and Community Meal Center Director Lauren Marsh The Hamilton Walmart Superstore located at 1505 Main St,...

Honoring Mothers – Give the Gift of Giving

“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   The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day.  It’s a day set aside to honor...

Wild Game Tamales Recipe

Wild Game TamalesBy Gilbert LoredoPosted at He Hunts She CooksPrep Time:  2 hrCook Time:  4 hrTotal Time:  6 hrYields 36Because this recipe is fairly easy but time consuming, make it a party by inviting friends and relatives to all share in the fun and make a large...

How to Be a Change Maker

“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   How can you make a change for the better?  Volunteer! Volunteering is a tradition in...

It’s Auction Time!

Help us #huntdownhunger  by participating in our 2018 benefit auction!  Great items provided by our partners will be listed the rest of this month and all proceeds help our ministry provide meat to the needy. CLICK HERE to check it out, place your bids, and share with...

FHFH Welcomes New Chapter Coordinator in Colorado

FHFH welcomes Brandon Siegfried who joins the FHFH team as our newest Chapter Coordinator.  Brandon is the Chapter Coordinator for Grand Junction FHFH in Colorado.You can find Brandon and the rest of our local Chapter Coordinators by CLICKING HERE.  We encourage you...

Antelope Tagine with Vegetables and Dates Recipe

Antelope Tagine with Vegetables and Datesby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksPrep Time:  30 minCook Time:  3 hrTotal Time:  3 hr 30 minServes 6The intoxicating smell of Moroccan spices will fill your kitchen with this easy to make dish using a traditional Moroccan...

Our children – Our Future

He’s trying to study, but can’t because he’s too hungry! “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 are...

Community Foundation of Washington County MD Partners with FHFH

The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. has awarded $1,​125​ in grant funding to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry​.​​This grant will positively impact​ ​the community by enabling FHFH to provide nutritious meat from donated deer and livestock to...

2017 Federal Tax Reform & Charitable Giving

Mike Handrick ​2017 Federal Tax Reform & Charitable Giving As you know, the 2017 Tax Reform bill contains many changes to previous tax rules and rates.  This is a summary of how the changes affect charitable giving to public charities, like FHFH.   Consult your...

Chinese Red Stock Braised Venison Shanks

Chinese Red Stock Braised Venison Shanksby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She Cooks​Prep Time:  30 minCook Time:  5 hr​​Serves 6Traditionally used for braised duck legs or pork belly, the red cooking broth imparts a distinctively Chinese flavor to these venison shanks....

How Close Are You to 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   Hunger is not confined to other countries – it knows no boundaries.  In 2015...

FHFH Making a Difference and Providing Hope in Wooster, Ohio

The Wooster Hope Center in Ohio posted to their Facebook page:  “​A very special thank you to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) for donating another 200+ lbs. of venison to the Wooster Hope Center. They are a great example how “Together we are the...

Braised Venison Shanks

Port Red Wine Braised Venison Shanks with Mushroom Sauce, Asiago Polenta and Sautéed Kaleby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksDo you think the shank meat is best suited for the grind pile because it’s not good for anything else? Well, after a long slow braise,...

How to Make a Happy New Year

“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   We are now in another new year – 2017 is gone and 2018 has arrived.  Time seems...

Meat On a Stick Monday Recipe

Kufta (kofta) with Tzatzikiby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksServes 2Middle Eastern kufta gets a variation using bison, but any venison can be substituted to make this meat on a stick.Prep Time – 45 minCook Time – 4 minWe’re going to the Middle East...

Feeding the Hungry in Ohio

FHFH was featured in a great article about an individual hunter and our FHFH chapter near Utica, Ohio working together to feed those in need!  ​Did you know our chapters in Ohio have now provided a million pounds of meat – 4 million servings – to the...

Eight-Year-Old Hunters Feeding the Hungry

It’s wonderful when our children want to help others in need.  These two eight-year-old children are wonderful examples of caring and sharing with others!​Wyatt’s mom posted on FHFH’s Facebook page, “This is my eight-year- old son Wyatt.  He took his first deer...

Is It More Blessed to Give Than Receive?

“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...

FHFH Receives $1,000 Gift from the FirstEnergy Foundation

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...

Welcome to the FHFH Team!

FHFH welcomes the following participating meat processors: ​Pinhook Meats, LLC – Lucas, OhioCLICK HERE for a list of all participating meat...

Feeding the Hungry in North Carolina

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...

First Deer Donated to FHFH to Feed the Hungry

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...

Welcome to the FHFH Team

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...

Quick Canned Venison Recipe

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...

BBQ Canned Venison Recipe

BBQ Canned Venison Pasta with Smoked Red Pepper Creamby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She Cooks​Serves 4​BBQ 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....

Welcome to the FHFH Team!

FHFH welcomes the following participating meat processors: ​Albemarle Meat Processing Plant in Albemarle, NC​K&G Meat Market in Kerrville, TXCLICK HERE for a list of all participating meat...

Deer Donated to FHFH in Pennsylvania

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...

Hunger Isn’t Seasonal

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...

FHFh Display at Baseball Stadium in Pennsylvania

​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...

FHFH at country Life Fest in Maryland

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...

Dessert Recipe

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...

Welcome to the FHFH Team!

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...

Central Illinois FHFH at Deer & Turkey Expo in Peoria

​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...

Welcome to the FHFH Team!

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...

Elk Sate (Satay) with Peanut Sauce, Coconut Milk & Edamame

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...

Lothian Ruritan Maryland Club Donates Proceeds to FHFH

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....

Hebron Country Pantry Receives donated meat from FHFH

​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...

2017 FHFH Maryland Banquet & Auction

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...

Why Helping Others Is a Good Thing!

“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...

What Makes Someone A Hero?

“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...

Canned Venison with Smoke Gouda and Toasted Walnuts

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...

How Do You Measure A Smile?

“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...

Venison Stroganoff Recipe

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...

Guernsey County FHFH Ohio Donates Venison for 10,000 Meals

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...

The Importance of Venison Donations

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 ​M​akes ​Donation to Local ​F​ood ​B​anks​.​”  CLICK HERE...

FHFH – Feeding the Hungry for 20 Years

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...

FHFH Is Helping Those in Need

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...

Venison Top Sirloin Recipe

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...

FHFH Welcomes New Chapter Coordinator in Maryland

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...

Integrity Outdoors Partners With FHFH

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...

FHFH at Deer and Turkey Expo in Ohio

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...

Central Indiana FHFH at Cabela’s Spring Event

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...

FHFH Gives Thanks for Our Participating Meat Processors

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...

FHFH 2nd Online Auction a Success!

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...

Coordinators Featured in the Gad-a-Bout

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...

FHFH “Meating” the Need

District of Columbia​​DC & 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...

20 yEARS OF “HAVING A hEART FOR THE hUNGRY”

“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...

North Georgia Foothills FHFH Donates needed Venison to Abba  hOUSE

​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...

FHFH Grateful for the Support of the Maryland DNR

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...

FHFH is “Meeting the Need for Meat”

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...

“Cooking for Causes” Raises Funds to Support FHFH

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...