News & Updates

The Ausherman Family Foundation has awarded Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) a two-year $10,000 grant!  This generous gift will enable FHFH to pay for the processing of 3,500 pounds of meat for local food banks and feeding programs to help feed people in need in Frederick County, MD over two hunting seasons.

For the past 19 years, the Ausherman Family Foundation has been a strong ally of FHFH, consistently backing our mission. FHFH Executive Director, Josh Wilson, expressed sincere gratitude, saying, “The Ausherman Family Foundation has been a faithful supporter of our mission to fight hunger for almost two decades! Their unwavering generosity shows how deeply they care about the well-being of local people, including children and families in the Frederick area.”

This outstanding partnership showcases the power of working together to make a positive impact on the community, ensuring that nobody in Frederick County goes to bed hungry. With the Ausherman Family Foundation’s ongoing support, FHFH remains determined to help people in need and bring hope to their lives.

The Ausherman Family Foundation empowers the passion for change in Frederick County, Maryland.  The Ausherman Family Foundation is a private foundation, established in 2006. The Trustees envision a vibrant community where committed nonprofit organizations effectively work together in a spirit of cooperation to advance superior charitable outcomes in Frederick County. The Foundation’s mission is to empower the passion for change in Frederick County, Maryland.

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing nutritious meat to those in need through local food banks and feeding programs. Built on the values of compassion and community, FHFH encourages hunters and farmers to share their surplus and combat hunger in their local areas. Committed to ethical hunting and sustainable practices, FHFH ensures that healthy food reaches those who need it most.

For more information about Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and their mission, please visit www.feedingthehungry.org.

The R.C. and Katharine M. Musson Charitable Foundation awarded Northeast Ohio FHFH a $500 grant.  The funding will help pay the cost to process deer donated to Northeast Ohio FHFH’s participating meat processors who will distribute the much needed meat to food banks and feeding ministries who serve people struggling with hunger in Summit and Portage Counties.

FHFH thanks the R.C. and Katharine M. Musson Charitable Foundation for supporting our mission of feeding the hungry.

The Ohio Division of Wildlife has renewed its partnership with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) by awarding us a $30,000 grant to support our mission of combating hunger across the state this year.

FHFH encourages hunters to donate their harvested deer to participating local butcher shops to help people in their communities struggling with hunger. The organization pays the participating butchers a discounted rate to process the donated meat for distribution to those in need by local food banks and feeding ministries. Venison is a valuable source of protein for individuals and families facing food insecurity, and this initiative helps ensure that people in Ohio in need have access to wholesome, locally sourced food.

This grant funding will assist FHFH in paying the meat processing costs for additional donated deer, enabling more hunters in Ohio to participate.

“We are honored to continue working with ODOW to serve Ohio communities,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “This grant will enable us to provide thousands of meals to those struggling with hunger while fostering a meaningful connection between hunters and the communities they support.”

With food insecurity affecting many Ohio households, this collaboration exemplifies how conservation, community, and compassion can come together to make a difference. For more information about FHFH and ways to get involved, visit www.feedingthehungry.org. 

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded a $22,500 grant to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH).  FHFH is dedicated to reducing hunger by providing nutritious meat to food banks and feeding ministries. This generous funding will help us expand the organization’s mission of feeding individuals and families in need by paying for additional donated deer to be processed by our participating local butchers across the state.

FHFH encourages hunters to donate their harvested deer to FHFH to help their neighbors struggling with hunger. Through partnerships with participating meat processors, donated deer are processed and the meat is distributed to local hunger relief organizations, ensuring that those struggling with food insecurity have access to high-quality protein.

Maryland DNR’s support highlights the positive impact Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry has on communities in Maryland. By utilizing game meat, FHFH not only helps alleviate hunger but also contributes to wildlife management and reduces waste. The grant will cover the processing fees for donated deer so there is no cost to the hunter to donate or the food bank and feeding ministry who receives the much needed meat.

“We’re incredibly grateful for Maryland DNR’s continued support,” said Josh Wilson, FHFH Executive Director.  “This funding allows us to extend our reach and help more Marylanders who are facing food insecurity.”

As food insecurity remains a pressing issue for many, partnerships like this demonstrate the power of collaboration in addressing hunger. The grant will enable FHFH to provide thousands of pounds of nutritious meat to communities throughout Maryland, offering hope and sustenance to those who need it most.

We extend our gratitude to the Walmart Foundation for their continued support of our mission! Their generous Spark Good Community Grants are making a profound impact on our mission to alleviate hunger in communities across the nation.

Walmart store #2209, Zanesville, Ohio – A $2,600 grant which will empower us to provide more meat to the people facing hunger in Muskingum County.

Walmart store #446, Madisonville, Texas – A $500 grant to Leon County FHFH which will help us provide nutritious meat to people struggling with hunger in Leon County.

Choptank Electric Trust awarded Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry a $1,845 grant to help feed people struggling with hunger in Somerset and Wicomico Counties in Maryland.

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 and Wicomico Counties who struggle with hunger, we thank Choptank Electric Trust for their generosity and support of our mission to end hunger.

The (HELP) Help Your Neighbor Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has awarded a $2,500 grant to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry in Maryland. This funding will help FHFH reach its goal of providing over 10,000 servings of nutritious meat to people needing food assistance in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties.

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 Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester County who struggle with hunger, we thank The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for their generosity and continuing support of our mission to end hunger.”

As leaders, grant makers, and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore.  They are a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and have provided more than $107 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984. They collaborate with individuals, families, and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthen local nonprofits through grants and resources. They are devoted to improving their regional community and believe in the power of philanthropy.

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 million servings of meat to those in need in communities nationwide. To learn more visit FeedingtheHungry.org.

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry welcomes Ronnie Wahl as the new coordinator for Frederick County FHFH in Maryland.

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

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

The NRA is celebrating the heart of the hunter this month as it marks America’s second consecutive National Wild Game Meat Donation Month (NWGMD) to recognize the hunters across America who donate millions of pounds of nutritious game meat to their local Hunters for the Hungry (HFH) programs each year.

Venison donation programs such as Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry have a common goal: to provide nutritious game meat for people struggling with hunger.

CLICK HERE to learn more about wild game meat donation month.

If you are a hunter and would like to donate a deer to FHFH CLICK HERE.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has awarded a $2,500 grant to support the FHFH venison donation ministry. This funding will help FHFH pay meat processing bills to transform donated deer into nutritious meat for people struggling with hunger in Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall and Kerr County.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is the region’s philanthropic endowment, created to support charitable and civic efforts now and for the long term. The Community Foundation works with donors, makes grants to nonprofit organizations, and awards academic scholarships to students in 10 Central Texas counties.

About FHFH – People across America who struggle with food insecurity are often desperate for meat and protein items. FHFH gives nutritious meat to local food banks, food pantries and feeding ministries that help those in need by paying inspected and approved local butcher shops to process deer and livestock that are donated by farmers and hunters. Meat for over 23 million meals has been donated, processed and distributed nationally by FHFH since 1997. FHFH welcomes new supporters and volunteers to join the cause.