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....

Mid-Shore Community Foundation Provides Funding to FHFH

​The Mid-Shore Community Foundation has awarded $6,000 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...

FHFH is Filling in the Gap

“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 is Filling in the GapIn our country 1 in 9 people and 1 in 7 children struggle...

Giving Thanks for Venison

We received a note of thanks from someone in need who received venison donated by FHFH:”We got our Thanksgiving venison from a local church.  We loved it and it was really good.  We were very thankful for what you do for your community and us.  You made us...

Venison Barley Stew

Venison Barley StewBy Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksServes 6A hearty stew for hearty appetites and cold weather! I have everything in this stew but the kitchen sink. ​A dollop of horseradish cream and hot homemade bread makes this dish complete. Ingredients:2-1/2...

Walmart Donates $1,000 to Help Feed the Hungry

Jay Smith and Amanda Gross of the Cambridge Walmart giving the donation check to Kathi Albertson, the Coordinator of the Guernsey County Chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. The Cambridge Walmart store recently donated $1,000 to Farmers and Hunters...

The Gift

“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 Gift​Christmas is usually a happy time, with a break from the day-to-day routine,...

A Generous Youth in Maryland Donates His Buck to FHFH

A generous youth in Maryland recently donated his first deer to FHFH.  Eli said, “God blessed me, so I will bless others.”THANK YOU SO MUCH Eli  for donating your buck to help feed the people ​in your community struggling with...

Food to Be Thankful for

“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   ​​​In many homes Thanksgiving means the blessing of having family gathered around a...

Venison Italian Sausage Potato Kale Soup

Venison Italian Sausage Potato Kale Soupby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksA wild game version of Olive Garden’s zuppa toscana using venison Italian sausage. Just the perfect soup for a cold weather meal. Enjoy!Ingredients10 ounces Venison Italian Sausage,...

QDMA Makes Donation to FHFH in South Carolina

Trey Hopkins, Chapter Coordinator for the Lowcountry FHFH chapter in South Carolina (SC-06), shared they are teaming up with their local QDMA chapter to conquer hunger in their area.  They are lucky to have the longest deer season in the nation and last year...

What Does It Take to Be a Super 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   ​What Does It Take to Be a Super Hero?You are probably familiar with the movie and...

Canned Venison with Baby Bella Mushroom Venison Gravy

Canned Venison with Baby Bella Mushroom Venison Gravyby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksServes 4I was really short on time so I decided to forgo a lengthy recipe. And instead, I grabbed a jar of canned venison. Before adding the venison, I made a quick pan gravy...

Interview with Josh Wilson on NDA “Coffee and Deer” Show

​Nick Pinizzotto from the National Deer Alliance recently interviewed FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson on the  “Coffee and Deer” show about FHFH​ and the success of our program . You can view this great interview here.We thank the NDA for featuring...

FHFH Helps Provide Donated Pork Sausage to Food Pantry in Ohio

Pictured are Bill Domitrovic of the Guernsey County Farm Bureau and Shannon Shatto from Grace Food Pantry The Guernsey County Farm Bureau in Ohio recently donated 66 pounds of pork sausageto the Cambridge Grace Food Pantry in partnership with the Guernsey...

Attention Maryland Hunters

Maryland Hunters – Will you please give $5.00 to help us process deer meat to feed the hungry when you purchase your Maryland hunting license?  We no longer receive state grant money and are depending on donations and fundraisers to pay the meat processing...

Welcome New National Partners

We give special thanks for our latest National Partners who have chosen to support the work of FHFH nationally – The American Hunting Lease Association, Base Camp Country Real Estate and Base Camp Leasing. The support of each National Partner is appreciated very...

Hebron Country Food Pantry Grateful for FHFH

We received this letter from Hebron Country Food Pantry in Indiana thanking FHFH for helping with the meat processing cost for a steer they purchased.Dear Friends at FHFH, Thank you so very much for the $350 donated to assist in the processing of the steer we...

Danny’s Brownie Obsession

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...

Hunters Donate Meat for 714,000 Meals to the Hungry

Hunters Donate Meat for 714,000 Meals to the HungryOver 20.2 Million Servings Since 1997 The Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) venison donation ministry distributed 714,000 servings of nutritious meat to local food banks and ministries to help feed needy...

Generous Youth Donates First Buck to Feed the Hungry!

Nick in Ohio recently shared this inspiring story with us. Last Thanksgiving Nick’s 11 year old son Kyler shot his first buck.  Shortly afterward that day Nick also shot a buck.  Nick said Kyler has such a giving heart that he decided to donate his deer to FHFH.  Nick...

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...

Freedom from 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   ​ ​Since 1997 FHFH has been fighting to provide freedom from hunger for people across...

Shish Ka-Bobbie Jo Recipe

Shish Ka-Bobbie Joby Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksServes 4This is hands down my favorite shish kabob made my way, so I decided to name it after myself. lol For the best flavor, marinate the venison no less than 24 hours. I suggest you use a dry aged top butt or...

Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick, MD awards Grant to FHFH

Left to right are: Colette Baker, Kathleen Hartsock, Josh Wilson and club President Elect Greg Long The Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick recently made grants totaling $1,250 to Advocates for Homeless Families (represented by Kathleen Hartsock) and Farmers and...

Together We Are Making A Difference

The Lowcountry FHFH chapter in South Carolina donates meat to Tricounty Family Ministries.  Tricounty Family Ministries is an amazing organization making a difference with your help! Tricounty Family Ministries posted this article on their Facebook page:  Fourteen...

Rack of Venison with a Caramelized Shallot Blackberry Sauce

Rack of Venison with a Caramelized Shallot Blackberry SauceBy Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksA perfect pairing:  A roasted venison rack and fresh blackberries! Caramelized Shallots10 Shallots (peeled and sliced)3 Whole cloves garlic (peeled)3 Tbs. Butter2 Tbs....

Over $12,000 Raised in 2019 Hunger Relief Auction!

The 2019 Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Benefit Auction was a tremendous success! A total of 25 items were sold during April and May raising a combined total of just over $12,000 in support of our mission to help hunters provide nutritious meat to the...

Springing Into Action Against 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   ​ Springing Into Action Against HungerSpring is here! It’s a time of renewed life and...

Helping Those in Need Since 1997

Helping Those in Need Since 1997Do you remember when McDonald’s listed how many total hamburgers they had served at the bottom of their signs? The numbers were in the millions. Then the billions. Then just “billions and billions.” Eventually that...

Fourth Annual FHFH Online Auction

The FHFH online auction has started!  You can support our hunger relief mission by participating in our 4th FHFH National Auction.  Auction items will be listed at EBay.com and Gunbroker.com.  All proceeds help our ministry provide meat to those in need. CLICK HERE to...

One of the Most Needed Food Items

“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   One of the Most Needed Food ItemsThe next time you are in a large group of...

Whitetails Unlimited Awards a $4,700 Grant to FHFH

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry was founded in 1997 and has grown to more than 130 local coordinators working to feed the hungry in over 25 states.  Since its founding, FHFH has provided over 19.9 million servings of meat to those in need.Individuals,...

High School Student Writes Essay About Feeding the Hungry

Abbie who is a high school student in Missouri wrote the following essay about feeding the hungry. Thank you Abbie for caring about those in need and sending us a copy of your essay!”Feeding the Hungry”Over 12-million children and 15-million households are...

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Awarded FHFH a $500 Grant

​Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry was awarded a $500 grant by the Gulfport Energy Fund at the ​​Foundation for Appalachian Ohio for its “Meating the Need: Venison for the Food Challenge” program serving Guernsey, Harrison, and Noble counties.   The Foundation...

Elk Sate (Satay) with Peanut Sauce

Elk Sate (Satay) with Peanut Sauceby 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 with coconut milk rice and...

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 25:35   Having a Heart for the Hungry What do you do when you get hungry? Do you go out to eat? Do...

Great Lakes FHFH Donates Venison to  Food Pantry in Ohio

We always appreciate thank you notes from the food banks and ministries that receive nutritious meat from our FHFH chapters.  Ann Szasz, Pantry Captain at the Middlefield Food Pantry wrote: “Thanks for your continued support of the Middlefield First United Methodist...

Venison Meatballs With Chili-Cranberry Sauce

Venison Meatballs with Chili-Cranberry SauceBy Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She Cooks These meatballs can be frozen in batches and added to a variety of sauces, soups, and stews or serve all of them for a block party!  Baking them in the oven on foil lined sheets makes...

Grand Junction FHFh in Colorado Donates 100 Pounds of Meat

Catholic Outreach received 100 pounds of game meat at Orchard Mesa Market on January 15.  The meat was donated through Grand Junction FHFH (CO-05).Thank you Brandon Siegfried, Chapter Coordinator of Grand Junction FHFH; the hunters who donated; and to everyone who...

Resolving to Be A Positive Change Maker in 2019

“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   ​Resolving to Be a Positive Change Maker in 2019   The word “resolve” is...

Venison Chili

Venison ChiliBy Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksServes 6Venison Chili is great for game day or any day!  I’ve created this recipe to be a bit more mild than the “three alarm” type, but you can add as much heat as you like.  Make this chili the day...

Ohio Girl Donates deer to FHFH to Feed the Hungry

Sarah in Ohio donated an 8-point buck she got during muzzleloader season to FHFH to feed the hungry!  Her father has donated deer to FHFH for many years. ​Thank you Sarah for caring and helping to feed the...

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...

New Chapter Coordinator and Meat Processor Join the FHFH Team

FHFH welcomes to our team:Weston Sinn as the new Chapter Coordinator for Buckeye Area FHFH in Ohio.You can find Weston and the rest of our local Chapter Coordinators by CLICKING HERE. We encourage you to reach out and support them!Saunders Processing as a new...

North Atlanta FHFH in Georgia Donates Venison

North Atlanta FHFH (GA-12) donated venison to theAthens, Georgia Salvation Army.  Carson Saville, chapter coordinator for North Atlanta FHFH, helped make venison chili.​Venison was also donated to the Norcross Cooperative Ministry Food Pantry.Thank you Carson for...

Venison Barley Stew

Venison Barley StewBy Bobbie Jo WasilkoHe Hunts She CooksServes 6A hearty stew for hearty appetites and cold weather! I have everything in this stew but the kitchen sink. ​A dollop of horseradish cream and hot homemade bread makes this dish complete. Ingredients:2-1/2...

Can You Guess What Some Children are  Hoping for This Christmas?

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   Can You Guess What Some Children Are Hoping for This Christmas? Do you remember as a child,...

Meals, Memories and Thankfulness

“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   Meals, Memories and Thankfulness  On Thanksgiving Day we gather with family for a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....