Existing Coordinator Serving an Additional Area in Texas

Our existing coordinator in Texas, Danny Bezet, has expanded his vision to serve an additional area in the state! Danny, coordinator for Texas Hill County FHFH (TX-09), is now also the coordinator for South Texas FHFH (TX-10). You can find Danny and the rest of our...

FHFH Board Member Helps Provide Fish for the Hungry

Travis May of The Conservation Fund’s Freshwater Institute loads a Mountaineer Food Bank truck with fresh salmon headed for food banks and pantries in West Virginia. (Photo courtesy of The Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute). Staff from Mountaineer Food Bank and...

FFA Chapter Helps the Hungry of Ohio

​Muskingum County FHFH (OH-18) was recently blessed with a donation of $250 from the West Muskingum FFA in Ohio.  Chapter President ​Chloe Armstrong wrote us a letter about the immense value of FHFH in their community. “We are writing to notify your organization that...

Ohio Food Pantry Blessed With Venison

Wayne County FHFH (OH-28) recently donated 120 pounds of much needed meat to help people in need ​in Medina County Ohio! ​We received this thank you note from Feeding Medina County in response to the donation of the venison. “Thank you so much for connecting me with...

New Meat Processor Joins Our Team

We welcome Back 40 Butchery to our team as a new participating meat processor in Hodges, South Carolina.We thank Back 40 Butchery for joining us in the fight against hunger.CLICK HERE for a list of all participating meat...

Children’s Home Receives Donated Meat

​Our newest FHFH coordinator Rainer Del Valle (Upstate South Carolina FHFH, SC-08), recently received a donation of 180 pounds of venison burgers, sausages and roasts from Back 40 Butchery to FHFH! The meat was given to the Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in...

FHFH Welcomes New Volunteers

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry welcomes new volunteer local coordinators in South Carolina. Joshua Candler is  coordinator for Lexington County FHFH  (SC-07).  ​​ Rainer Del Valle is coordinator for Upstate South Carolina FHFH (SC-08). You can find Joshua,...

Meat Donated to The Jericho House

Left to right are: Larry McKenna and Jade Crotzer of The Jericho House, and Joe Schuster, Coordinator for North Georgia Foothills FHFH Joe Schuster, Coordinator for North Georgia Foothills FHFH, coordinated the pickup of 423 pounds of venison donated by FHFH to The...

475 Pounds of Meat Donated to Food Pantry

Orchard Mesa Baptist Church picked up 475 pounds of big game this week for their food pantry that was donated by Grand Junction FHFH in Colorado.We thank the hunters, financial supporters and volunteers who made feeding the hungry in their community...

Empty Freezer Filled for the Hungry

FHFH donated meat to a church food bank and received this note of thanks from Pastor Dave Hays at Battlefield Bible Church near Sharpsburg, MD: “We have a food bank and had lost some of our food donors and resources.  We had just run completely out of meat when...

FHFH Featured on Sportsmen’s Nation Podcast

Justin Ross – our FHFH coordinator in Delaware County, Ohio – shares about the history of FHFH, current projects, fundraising efforts, and how the ministry provides food across Ohio on a recent episode of the Sportsmen’s Nation...

Base camp Renews Their Support for the FHFH Mission

We give special thanks to three of our National Partners – The American Hunting Lease Association, Base Camp Country Real Estate and Base Camp Leasing – that have renewed their support for our hunger relief mission with a combined $10,000 contribution!...

Soup Kitchen Blessed with Venison Donation

Photo to the left: Muskingum County FHFH chapter coordinator Bob Daniels with the venison donated by his chapter Muskingum County, Ohio FHFH blessed Christ’s Table in Zanesville, Ohio with a donation of venison.  Christ’s Table is a nonprofit hot meal site...

FHFH Welcomes New Chapter Coordinator in Ohio

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry welcomes Rick Ferdig as chapter coordinator for Northeast Ohio FHFH (OH-33).  You can find Rick and the rest of our local Chapter Coordinators by CLICKING HERE. We encourage you to reach out and support...

New Hunters Guide Podcast – FHFH Interview

Listen to a recent episode of the New Hunters Guide podcast, as FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson shares his story with host George Konetes, and talks about ways that hunters can help feed those in need without spending a penny. CLICK HERE to listen to the interview...

Mid-Shore Community Foundation Provides Funding to FHFH

The Mid-Shore Community Foundation has awarded $10,000 in grant funding to FHFH for chapters serving Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties in Maryland.​This funding will assist FHFH in providing approximately 20,000 meal servings of nutritious meat to...

2,700 Servings of Meat Donated in Ohio

Our Delaware County chapter in Ohio chapter donated over 2,700 meat servings for the needy of Delaware County. The meat was processed by Oiler Meat Processing! We thank the hunters who donated, Oiler Meat Processing and Delaware County FHFH chapter coordinator Justin...

Buck and Doe Donated to FHFH in Maryland

Dave McMullen, chapter coordinator for Anne Arundel County FHFH in Maryland, donated his buck to FHFH in November.  Dave also donated a doe he harvested later.Thank you Dave for being chapter coordinator and donating your buck and doe to feed the hungry in your...

First Deer of the Season Donated to FHFH

Halle “Daisy” Lucas in Ohio donated her first deer of the season to FHFH to help people in need and she shared these comments with us… ​One of the quickest hunts I’ve ever had. It was a great shot made at 10 yards or less. I look forward to donating...

FHFH Awarded Grant by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund has awarded a grant to the national Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) venison donation ministry. This funding will help FHFH pay meat processing bills to transform donated deer into nutritious meat for local...

NRA Hunters for the Hungry Partners with FHFH

NRA Hunters for the Hungry has provided a generous subsidy grant in support of our hunger relief mission to help hunters feed the needy of their communities. We are grateful for their partnership and their compassion for those in need!NRA Hunters for the Hungry is an...

Grand Junction FHFH is Off to a Great Start

Grand Junction FHFH in Colorado is off to a great start this hunting season! They have donated over 466 pounds of meat so far with more to come. A big thank you to Brandon and Logan for donating their harvest to feed the hungry in their community!The Grand Junction...

Ausherman Family Foundation Grant to provide over 10,000 Servings

The Ausherman Family Foundation recently awarded Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry a $5,000 general grant for Frederick County FHFH in Maryland. The funding will help our ministry provide approximately 10,560 servings of meat to food banks and feeding ministries...

Walmart Store #481 Awards a $500 Grant for Eastern Illinois FHFH

FHFH is excited to announce that Walmart store #481, 101 Dettro Dr., Mattoon, IL awarded Eastern Illinois FHFH (IL-06) a $500 local community grant.  The funding will help provide meat to those in need in Coles County, Illinois. Walmart’s Community Grant Program...

2020-2021 Results: 79 Tons of Meat Distributed

Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is pleased to announce the distribution of over 79 tons of meat – enough for over 635,000 meal servings – to local food banks and ministries this past year! This brings the total for the ministry to over 21.5 million...

Providing Meat for Victims of Domestic Violence

FHFH recently had the privilege to pay the meat processing costs for a steer donated to The Caring Place in Indiana. The Caring Place, Inc. provides inclusive service, shelter, and ongoing support for people experiencing domestic violence.  Through advocacy,...

FCAA in Maryland Grateful for FHFH’s Venison Donations

Organizations such as the Frederick Community Action Agency rely on donations of food to help people in need.  FHFH recently received this note of thanks for the donation of meat to their organization: ​The Frederick Community Action Agency would like to express our...

FHFH WELCOMES NEW CHAPTER COORDINATOR IN Ohio

FHFH welcomes Tom Norman who joins the FHFH team as our newest Chapter Coordinator.  Tom is the Chapter Coordinator for Wayne County FHFH in Ohio.You can find Tom and the rest of our local Chapter Coordinators by CLICKING HERE.  We encourage you to reach out and...

FHFH Founder Receives Helping People Award!

On July 21, 2021 Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot virtually presented the 2020 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award to recipients in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties.​​Rick Wilson, founder of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, was...

Feeding Hungry Students and families

FHFH distributes meat to children and families struggling with hunger in Wicomico County, Maryland through a partnership with a local school food bank. We received the following letter from a parent whose family benefitted from the meat provided by hunters this past...

How Bad Can Hunger Get?

We’ve all felt hungry at times due to eating late or missing a meal now and then. For people who face hunger on a daily basis it’s very different. They may skip a meal or two or may go an entire day without eating. People struggling with hunger often turn to food...

Mid-Shore Community Foundation Provides Funding to FHFH

The Mid-Shore Community Foundation has awarded $5,000 in grant funding to FHFH for chapters serving Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties in Maryland. ​This funding will assist FHFH in providing nutritious meat to the food banks and feeding ministries...

Ending Hunger – A Student’s Perspective

Josiah, a fifth grade student in Michigan, wrote this persuasive paper about FHFH and ending hunger in America… Goodbye Hunger Did you know that one deer can make 200 meals? Every day people go hungry. According to Feeding America, “1 in 9 Americans struggles...

FHFH Donates Over 500 Pounds of Venison to Jericho House

The North Georgia Foothills FHFH chapter (GA-08) serving Forsyth, Dawson and Hall counties ​of Georgia celebrated its 2nd year affiliation with The Jericho House through FHFH’s meat processor, Southers Deer Processors of Murrayville, GA. Joe Schuster, FHFH...

Your Giving Puts Meat On the Table!

Over 5.6 million dollars! That’s the cost for processing over 100,000 donated deer and livestock into 21 million meat servings for the needy over the past 24 years. The Lord has made this possible through the faithful support of generous people like you!Our...

Food Pantry in Indiana Grateful for Venison Donations

Bloomfield Food Pantry is a community wide service in Indiana administered by the Bloomfield Baptist Church to provide food to those in need.  The food pantry covers 600 square feet of space in the CLC and utilizes multiple freezers and refrigerators. They are staffed...

Generous Youth in Indiana Donates Buck and Doe to FHFH

In 2019, Andrew in Indiana shot and donated a button buck to FHFH for the local food pantry. He also harvested a nice 13 point that he kept for a mount. With his donation Andrew was entered into a contest for a gift card which he won! The gift card was used to...

Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Having a Heart for People in Need

Valentine’s Day will be here soon. February 14th is a day that celebrates love. Showing love for someone isn’t just for Valentine’s Day. At FHFH, we see love being shown all year by our compassionate and dedicated volunteers, partnering meat processors, hunters...

Tri-county Family Ministries Receives 3,000 Pounds of Venison

Lowcountry FHFH in South Carolina donated 3,000 pounds of venison to Tri-county Family Ministries.Thank you to all the hunters and financial donors who support our cause each year. This year you provided over 3,000 pounds of venison to our local community. Your...

Helping Hand Food Pantry Receives Venison Donation from FHFH

Laura White Assistant Director / Store Manager of Helping Hand Food Pantry with the venison donated by FHFH Texas Hill Country FHFH donated 983 pounds of nutritious venison to Helping Hand Food Pantry in Bandera, Texas. We thank Danny Bezet, Coordinator for Texas Hill...

Southwest Ohio FHFH Donates 400 pounds of venison

Tim Fisher, Co-coordinator for Southwest Ohio FHFH, recently harvested a nice buck. He donated it to FHFH at Davidson Meat Processing and asked for the meat to go to the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Support Center – an agency that had sent him a very moving...

FHFH Online Holiday Auction a Success!

Thank you to everyone who bid on items during our 2020 FHFH holiday online auction!  Our holiday auction netted approximately $3,500 to help feed the hungry!  A special thanks to the auction sponsors:Excalibur CrossbowHenry Repeating ArmsMathews ArcheryMission...

Grand Junction FHFh Receives Donation of Elk

Brandon, Chapter Coordinator for Grand Junction FHFH in Colorado, and his sons Logan and Jacob donated part of their elk to Grand Junction FHFH in Colorado.    Thank you Brandon, Logan and Jacob for helping to feed your hungry...

“Helping the Hungry” – The Gift of a Good meal

In WBOC’s Outdoors Delmarva video about helping the hungry, Mid Shore FHFH Coordinator Amy Cawley talks about how FHFH enables hunters to donate much needed meat to food banks and feeding ministries in Maryland.  The year 2020 has been a year like no other for the...

The Gift of Kindness and Hope

This year has been hard for a lot of people. Everyone has been affected in some way by the COVID pandemic. Your family may be fortunate to celebrate Christmas this year with gifts and food for a holiday meal.However, there are many families who are struggling to get...

FHFH’s COVID-19 Hunger Response in Maryland

FHFH received grants from three community foundations in Maryland for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thanks to grant funds awarded to FHFH by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, The Community Foundation of Frederick County and the Mid-Shore...

Thanking Our Veterans for Their Sacrifice and Service

On Veterans Day we honor the heroic efforts of the men and women who served in the U.S. Military. Veterans Day provides us an opportunity to salute and thank the brave individuals who have served our country – past and present. Veterans, like millions of other...

Parkland Cares Food Pantry Stocked with meat thanks to FHFH

Thanks to Lehigh Valley FHFH (PA-08) the freezer at Parkland Cares Food Pantry in Pennsylvania is always stocked with meat.  Lehigh Valley FHFH has supplied Parkland Cares Food Pantry with beef and venison since before they even opened their doors and continues to be...

The Food Item Most Needed by Food Banks & Feeding Ministries

When there isn’t enough money to make ends meet and people are struggling to put food on their table, they often reach out to food banks, food pantries and feeding ministries for help. As we continue to suffer the economic effects from the COVID pandemic these...

FHFH Welcomes New Meat Processor

FHFH welcomes Bernhard’s Meat Market as a new participating meat processor with FHFH.  Bernhard’s Meat Market is located in Kerrville, TX.  We thank them for joining us in the fight against hunger.You can donate deer, elk and livestock free of charge to...

FHFH Donates Funds to the Bloom Home for Girls to Purchase Meat

FHFH donated COVID-19 relief funds to the Bloom Home for Girls in Massachusetts. They used the money to purchase meat for their freezer this fall and winter. The first batch of meat purchased included beef, chicken and pork. Bloom is a ministry of Teen Challenge. We...

Venison Donaton Featured in MeatEater Article

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, along with other venison donation programs, is featured in the recent article “How Hunters Use Venison to Feed the Hungry” written by Patrick Durkin of MeatEater. ​Most of the animals donated to FHFH are deer, but...

FHFH Featured on “Outdoors with Larry Rea” radio program

Larry Rea interviewed Josh Wilson, Executive Director of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, during the October 3rd episode of “Outdoors with Larry Rea.” Listen to this great interview on YouTube by clicking the video link above! “Outdoors with...

Helping Hungry Children and Their Families

Helping Hungry Children and Their Families September is Hunger Action Month and we invite you join with other Americans to fight hunger!  In 2018 there were 37,227,000 people (11.5%) in America struggling with hunger and 11,174,000 (15.2%) of them were children!  ​The...

FHFH Awarded Grant by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund has awarded a grant to the national Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) venison donation ministry. This funding will help FHFH pay meat processing bills to transform donated deer into nutritious meat for local...

​Venison Rump Roast “Deli Deer” Recipe

​Venison Rump Roast “Deli Deer”Submitted by Brian in Ohio Remove all fat, silver skin and glands from the meat. Brine*1 cup water 1 cup kosher salt 1 cup red wine 1 cup apple cider vinegar1 cup sugar  1/2 cup Worcestershire3 tables peppercorns 3 bay leaves ​Rub*2...

It’s Summertime and Your Neighbors Are Facing Hunger

It’s Summertime and Your Neighbors Are Facing Hunger It’s summertime and it’s very different this year. It is heartbreaking that people have lost their job or had work hours reduced due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and may not know where...

Hunters Helping the Hungry in Colorado

The Daily Sentinel in Colorado recently featured an article about Grand Junction FHFH – “Hunters Helping the Hungry Through New Program.” Part of the article tells how Brandon Siegfried and his friend, Grand Junction City Council member Kraig...

The Harvest Movie

Celebrating God. Celebrating Family. Celebrating the Outdoors. FHFH is proud to announce our partnership in support of a new feature length film called The Harvest. Described as “the first ever feature length film celebrating the beauty and importance of the...

Hunters and Farmers Help Feed 710,544 Meals to the Needy

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) – the venison donation ministry – received enough donations from generous hunters and farmers over the past year to provide meat for 710,544 meals to the hungry across America. Over 20.9 million servings of meat have been...

Freedom from Hunger in the Usa

Freedom from Hunger in the USA Our nation cherishes God-given freedoms and defends them with strength, courage and perseverance. Together let’s help more people experience freedom from hunger! FHFH was founded twenty three years ago by Rick Wilson after he...

Meat for The Needy of Frederick MD during Covid-19 Pandemic

​We received the following thank you note from Sarah McAleavy of the Frederick Community Action Agency for meat provided to them by our Frederick County FHFH chapter during the COVID-19 pandemic. This distribution has been made possible thanks to a special COVID-19...

Wicomico County Sportsmen’s Raffle

Wicomico County FHFH (MD) will be selling raffle tickets this summer and fall (2020) for chances to win one of 30 great prizes including firearms and sporting goods in the 1st Annual Wicomico County FHFH Sportsmen’s Raffle. For more details including sponsorship...

FHFH’s Response to Hunger During the COVID-19 Pandemic

“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   ​FHFH’s Response to Hunger During the COVID-19 Pandemic  Since the onset of...

FHFH Donates Meat to Mercy Unlimited in Ohio

Mercy Unlimited in Ohio expressed their appreciation for the donation of 225 pounds of meat to their food pantry by West Central Ohio FHFH (OH-40).   “We would like to give a big THANK YOU to West Central Ohio Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry for the...

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry

NRA Women posted a great article “Shortening the Food Lines: Farmers and Hunters Feed the Hungry” about the good work hunters are doing to help feed the hungry of their communities.  Thank you NRA Women for sharing our story during this time of additional...

FHFH Providing COVID-19 Hunger Relief

Fredrick County FHFH (MD-05) has provided 382 pounds of meat to the Frederick Community Action Agency food bank in Maryland for people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.The donation of meat to the Frederick Community Action Agency food bank was possible thanks to...

First Buck Donated to FHFH

Kelli donated her first buck to Black Fork FHFH (OH-43) last year.  Kelli shared how she helped feed people in need.”My third time ever hunting I was able to help feed the hungry with a nice buck.  I was very fortunate to hunt in a deer stand that my stepdad...

Ground Venison Hash Recipe

Ground Venison Hashby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksA great comfort meal that’s easy to make.Ingredients:1.5 lbs Ground Venison4-5 medium sized Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into small cubes1 bag Frozen Petit White Corn (C&W brand)3 Cloves Garlic, minced1/2 Onion,...

wALMART aWARDS fhfh A $500 GRANT FOR aNNE aRUNDEL cOUNTY, md

Walmart store #5382 in Pasadena, MD awarded Anne Arundel County FHFH (MD-08) a $500 local community grant. The funding will help provide meat to those in need in Anne Arundel County.Walmart’s Community Grant Program is proud to support the needs of their...

FHFH Continues to Fight Hunger in Our Communities

FHFH Continues to Fight Hunger in Our Communities A lot has changed during the past couple months. Many people have lost their jobs or have reduced hours at work. Millions of people have filed for unemployment benefits and that number continues to rise. More of our...

Ropa Vieja Recipe

Ropa Vieja (Cuban)Submitted by Jim TateRopa Viejo is a national Cuban dish.  While “ropa viejo” translates as “old clothes,” the reality is a lot tastier than the name would suggest. This version is made using shredded venison with peppers and...

Combined Federal Campaign Special COVID-19 Pledge Period

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – The Combined Federal Campaign special COVID-19 pledging period is open now through June 30th.  ​https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcomePlease consider giving or adding to your existing gift to help charities like Farmers and Hunters Feeding the...

Helping Our Neighbors

 “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  ​Helping Our Neighbors   During this unprecedented time the number of people struggling...

FHFH Is Helping Soup Kitchens Provide Food to People in Need

The Pastor at Shepherds Christian Assembly in Coshocton, Ohio expressed appreciation to FHFH for the meat donations to their soup kitchen.  “What a continued blessing FHFH is to our Lord’s ministry. We are still serving lunch at our soup kitchen, but with...

FHFH Reaches GuideStar’s Highest Seal of Transparency

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) has earned the 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, a service of Candid. By sharing metrics that highlight progress FHFH is making toward its mission, the organization...

GroundNut Stew

Groundnut StewSubmitted by Jim TateMakes 6 servingsPeanut butter is ground up nuts, and peanuts are dug out of the ground – hence the name.  Jim first obtained this recipe from a professional hunter he met years ago. In Africa, the venison was usually Gazelle or...

Which Basic Need Would You Sacrifice?

“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 Which Basic Need Would You Sacrifice? If you didn’t have enough money to pay for...

Maryland Benefit Banquet & Auction pOSTPONED

Due to the concern surrounding the outbreak of Coronavirus COVID-19 and efforts to slow down the spread of the virus facilitated by group gatherings, FHFH decided to postpone the Maryland Benefit Banquet and Auction originally scheduled for Friday, March 13th in...

Classic Meatloaf

Classic Meatloaf​Submitted by Lance Johnson, Coordinator for Rutherford County, North Carolina FHFH​2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 1/4 cups onion, finely diced1 1/4 cups portobello or desired mushrooms, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, finely diced1/2 teaspoon dried...

fhfh mAKES a hUGE dIFFERENCE

The Blind of Delmarva located in Mardela Springs, Maryland is a small food pantry with a big goal of delivering food to those who cannot access a regular food pantry. Joan Mitcheil, who administers it says, “Our volunteers feed around 40 families and we operate on a...

FHFH Welcomes New Meat Processor

FHFH welcomes Pinnacle Meats in  Rutherfordton, NC to our FHFH team!​Thank you Pinnacle Meats for joining us in the fight against hunger.CLICK HERE for a list of all participating meat...

Grand Junction FHFH Donations of Meat Increased in 2019

Brandon Siegfried, chapter coordinator for Grand Junction FHFH in Colorado, expressed his gratitude for the increase in meat donations. The Western Slope hunters contributed to a huge increase in meat donations in 2019. Grand Junction FHFH went from 350 pounds donated...

Being the Change You Want to See in the World

“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   ​Being the Change You Want to See in the World​​Do you feel sympathy and want to help...

Pope and Young Club continues their Support of FHFH

The Pope and Young Club has continued their support of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry by awarding FHFH​a $2,000 grant.  This funding will provide 4,800 servings of meat to the food banks and feeding ministries who serve people who are struggling with...