News & Updates

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.

Central Indiana FHFH provided 100 turkeys (1,286 pounds) for the Lapel Lions Club turkey giveaway the Saturday before Thanksgiving. We love seeing our chapters partner with other organizations for local food distribution!

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 approximately 15,000 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 $123 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 23.8 million servings of meat to those in need in communities nationwide. To learn more visit FeedingtheHungry.org.

Ben Heady, a Cedarville University student and passionate hunter and outdoorsman, organized the “The One Arrow Mission” ministry project to provide 1,500 pounds of venison to local food banks in the southwest Ohio area. By partnering with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, he’s turning his passion for hunting into a mission to fight hunger.

Heady hopes “The One Arrow Mission” can be a multi-generational effort, motivating older hunters to take their children and grandchildren into the field and reminds others of the families facing empty tables and inspires them to use their own talents and resources to serve their communities.

You can read more about this great initiative HERE.

Did you know that hunters nationwide donate an estimated 16 million pounds of game meat for hunger relief each year? November is Wild Game Meat Donation Month, a campaign from the NRA to help more people learn about the great service hunters provide. CLICK HERE to learn more, and get resources for sharing this campaign with others!

As many Americans face growing uncertainty as SNAP benefits run out during the government shutdown, Low Country FHFH in South Carolina is stepping up to fill the gap. Hunters teamed up with Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry to transform donated deer into fresh protein for families in need. A single deer can feed hundreds of people.

You can see the video about this great effort to feed the hungry HERE.

In a small Texas town, a simple lunch stop led to a powerful mission of faith and service. When Nancy Riley picked up a copy of “Christian Bowhunter Magazine” at Bumdoodlers Lunch Company in Kerrville, she discovered a ministry that connected hunting with helping the hungry. That moment sparked a partnership between the West Kerr Noon Rotary Club, the Christian Bowhunters of Texas, and Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) — a collaboration that has since provided thousands of pounds of nutritious venison to those in need, feeding both body and soul throughout the community.  Here is Nancy’s story:

In the fall of 2020, we were waiting in Line at Bumdoodlers Lunch Company in Kerrville for my lunch. Looking on the counter as I waited to order there was a Christian Bowhunter Magazine. It had a picture of a hunter on the front page with a deer that had been harvested with a bow. I decided to take a copy home to give to my brother. He had hunted with a bow in the past and I thought he might like to read the magazine.

After skimming through the magazine, as we waited for our food, we learned about The Christian Bowhunters of Texas and The Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and what they do. We thought that maybe the West Kerr Noon Rotary Club that we belonged to might be interested in being a part of what they were doing. FHFH was donating thousands of pounds of venison to feed the hungry through local food pantries. While talkng with Danny Bezet, the local FHFH coordinator, he explained how local hunters can drop off harvested deer to Bernhard’s Meat Market and that they would cover the cost of the processing at no cost to the hunter. After comparing notes of the service projects we both do, we decided to try and fill the gap in the areas of need that were being overlooked.

God is good all the time. Within a short period we donated 128 lbs. of venison. That was our first donation. It was given to the Kerr County Vet Center. That was the beginning of a great relationship of getting the venison out to the areas of need in our local area. The following week we were able to donate 140 lbs. of venison to the Doyle Community.

Our West Kerr Noon Rotary Club has been able to give to several organizations the venison that we receive from FHFH and CBT. Including The Light on the Hill, The Christian Women’s Job Corp, Hunt Methodist Church, Hill Country Veterans Center, The Croc Center, Kerrville and Ingram Fire departments to name a few. We have been blessed to donate 5,668 lbs. of venison here locally through the efforts of the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and The Christian Bowhunters of Texas. Each package of meat has the word of God on it in

Spanish and English, so the body gets what it needs through the venison and the word of God feeds the soul. Through our joined efforts we are blessed to feed the body and soul here in our local area.  Thank you and God bless.  God is still working – keep the faith!  – Nancy Riley

 
Black Fork FHFH in Ohio is excited to share that the first pick up of venison was made recently.  Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center (BNOC) in Bellville received 106 pounds of venison. We thank Coral and her team at Ole Mill Company LLC for processing the donated deer. Thank you Tanya and all the volunteers at BNOC for getting this meat to those in need in the community. And a huge thank you to the hunters who brave the weather and have the patience to sit in the stand to give their harvest to those in need in Ashland and Richland Counties. God bless all of you for what you are doing.

FHFH welcomes new meat processors to our FHFH team and thanks them for joining us in the fight against hunger:

Deer and elk can be donated free of charge to any of the approved meat processors that participate with our FHFH ministry. CLICK HERE to find participating locations. Please field dress and check in your harvest with the state prior to donation. We’ll pay the processing bill, and the meat will be given to a local food bank or feeding ministry.

Livestock donations can also be accepted at some locations, and we can work with other processors that aren’t listed on a case by case basis. Please contact us ahead of time for livestock so we can help make the arrangements for you!