News & Updates

We received a note of gratitude from Pastor Starkey Lawrence, Shepherd’s Christian Assembly, Ohio for the venison donations made to their ministry by Coshocton County FHFH:

I just wanted to say again how blessed we are for FHFH. We made venison with bell peppers and fried onions, special seasoning and mozzarella cheese for a lunch. Everyone loved it. At -2 degrees it brought warmth to some chilling bones. We are very appreciative of you and our local coordinator Dewy Thompson.  You make a great difference.  God Bless You.

Pastor Starkey Lawrence
Shepherd’s Christian Assembly
311 Main Street, Coshocton, Ohio

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry was awarded a $5,000 Food Equity and Emergency Distribution (FEED) grant for Frederick County FHFH. The FEED Grant Program was launched in November by Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and administered in partnership with The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The initiative uses one-time funds to strengthen food distribution efforts.  This funding will help FHFH reach its goal of providing approximately 27,000 servings of nutritious meat to people needing food assistance in Frederick County.

Families facing food insecurity rely on food banks and feeding programs for adequate nourishment. Protein and meat products are one of the top items needed by food banks. The expensive price of meat and its limited shelf life prevent it from being a readily accessible food item by food banks. The meat donated to the food banks and feeding ministries by FHFH will help provide much needed nutrition to people in need in Frederick County. Through our FHFH ministry, God is using donated venison to help meet that need.

“Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry epitomizes coming together to help your neighbor in need,” says Josh Wilson, Executive Director. “On behalf of FHFH and those in Frederick County who struggle with hunger, we thank the Frederick County Government and The Community Foundation of Frederick County for their generosity and continuing support of our mission to end hunger.”

“The Community Foundation is proud to partner with Frederick County Government on this critical initiative,” said Betsy Day, President and CEO of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. “These grants will help local organizations continue their vital work and expand services to meet the growing needs of our neighbors during this challenging time.”

Inspired by a passion for the hunt and compassion for the hungry, FHFH is committed to addressing the problem of hunger in America.  Since 1997 the organization has provided over 24 million servings of meat to those in need in communities nationwide. To learn more visit FeedingtheHungry.org.

Tom Norman, Coordinator for Wayne County FHFH in Ohio sent us this story about a family who hunts to feed the hungry:

“I got to know Seth, Melissa, and Hunter Hendershot while at church, through hunting. They learned to hunt together with the purpose of donating to FHFH. The first year they all three harvested deer and helped feed those in need. This season has also been a success, with Hunter donating a doe and Melissa donating a doe and harvesting her first buck! They are an amazing family that loves Jesus and the outdoors. Thank you and congratulations.”

The Mid-Shore Community Foundation has generously awarded a $5,000 grant to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), supporting the organization’s mission to provide nutritious meat to food banks and feeding ministries serving those in need across the Mid-Shore region of Maryland.

Protein-rich foods, particularly meat, are among the most in-demand items at food banks. However, the expense for high quality meat often makes it difficult for food assistance programs to secure an adequate supply. With this funding, FHFH will continue its vital work of delivering essential nutrition to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

“Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry exemplifies the power of community-driven efforts to support neighbors in need,” said Josh Wilson, Executive Director of FHFH. “We are incredibly grateful to the Mid-Shore Community Foundation for their generosity and continuing commitment to our mission of fighting hunger in the region.”

Established in 1992, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life throughout the Mid-Shore Region of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties. The Foundation works with donors to establish funds for the region – funds that are distributed as grants and scholarships, provides training programs and endowment management services to area nonprofits, and supports start‐up charities and local charitable projects through fiscal sponsorship.

Guided by a passion for the outdoors and a deep commitment to alleviating hunger, FHFH has been making a difference since 1997. To date, the organization has provided more than 24 million servings of meat to food-insecure communities nationwide. To learn more about FHFH’s impact, visit FeedingtheHungry.org.

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry welcomes Christian Hoke as the new FHFH coordinator for Baltimore County FHFH in Maryland.

We thank Christian for joining us in our mission of feeding the hungry!

You can find Christian and the rest of our local program coordinators listed on our website HERE. We encourage you to reach out and support them!

 
Tom Norman, a volunteer coordinator for Wayne County FHFH in Ohio, sent us this testimonial about a need by the Loaves and Fishes Ministry at Orrville Christian Church and an answered prayer:

This is a story about answered prayer… I received a call from one of our church food banks, informing me they had several empty freezers and only hot dogs to distribute for meat. I told her she would be at the top of the list the next time we had venison available. That night I prayed and asked God to provide. At 6:45 the next morning I received a call from one of our processors informing me there was roughly 215 pounds of venison ready for pick up!! What a blessing! God hears our prayers and provides for us.

 

Helping with Farmers and Hunters has taught me many things, the most important being reliance on God. I can’t make someone successful in harvesting an animal, I can’t put it on someone’s heart to donate an animal they harvest and I can’t pay for all the processing fees out of my pocket. I can pray and do my small part as God works. He is the reason FHFH is successful in helping feed people and I’m so thankful to be a part of it. Please continue to pray for provision and God’s blessing on this ministry.

Choptank Electric Trust awarded Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry a $2,000 grant to help feed people struggling with hunger in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties in Maryland.

Protein-rich foods, particularly meat, are among the most in-demand items at food banks. However, the expense for high quality meat often makes it difficult for food assistance programs to secure an adequate supply. With this funding, FHFH will continue its vital work of delivering essential nutrition to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

One of the 7 Cooperative Principles of being a cooperative is Concern for Community. As a Co-op, the quality of life for their members and the community has always been at the center of what they do. Based on that Cooperative Principle, Choptank Electric Cooperative adopted Operation Round Up ® as their community assistance program in 2004.  Operated as the non-profit Choptank Electric Trust, Inc., this is a simple and rewarding way to enable members to contribute funds for local charities, needy individuals, and service organizations.

On behalf of FHFH and those in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties who struggle with hunger, we thank Choptank Electric Trust for their generosity and support of our mission to end hunger.

The Frederick Jaycees Fund, a component of The Community Foundation of Frederick County, has awarded a $1,000 impact grant to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry in Frederick, Maryland. This funding will help FHFH reach its goal of providing approximately 27,000 servings of nutritious meat to people needing food assistance in Frederick County.

Protein and meat products are one of the top items needed by food banks. The expensive price of meat and its limited shelf life prevent it from being a readily accessible food item by food banks. The meat donated to the food banks and feeding ministries by FHFH will help provide much needed nutrition to people in need.

“Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry epitomizes coming together to help your neighbor in need,” says Josh Wilson, Executive Director. “On behalf of FHFH and those in Frederick County who struggle with hunger, we thank The Community Foundation of Frederick County for their generosity and continuing support of our mission to end hunger.”

The Community Foundation of Frederick County is dedicated to connecting people who care with causes that matter to enrich the quality of life in Frederick County now and for future generations. They have helped translate simple good intentions into powerful acts of philanthropy that build a stronger, more vibrant community.  The Community Foundation’s funds provide scholarships to students pursuing their educational dreams, and grants to area nonprofits.

Inspired by a passion for the hunt and compassion for the hungry, FHFH is committed to addressing the problem of hunger in America.  Since 1997 the organization has provided over 23.8 million servings of meat to those in need in communities nationwide. To learn more visit FeedingtheHungry.org.

Southeast Ohio FHFH donated 240 pounds of venison to 740 Rescue Kitchen in Ohio. The meat was picked up by 740 Rescue Kitchen volunteers at New Creations Taxidermy and Deer Processing. Southeast Ohio FHFH coordinator Jeremy Bennett is in the center of the photo.