News & Updates

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.

“Protein is often one of the most challenging items for food banks to secure due to its cost and perishability,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “Thanks to the support of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, FHFH can bridge this gap and help ensure our neighbors in need have access to a balanced and healthy diet.”

The Community Foundation’s mission is to foster a thriving Hill Country, inspire greater giving, celebrate legacy and heritage, and steward charitable resources for today and tomorrow. 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 23.7 million meals has been donated, processed and distributed nationally by FHFH since 1997.  FHFH welcomes new supporters and volunteers to join the cause.

September is Hunger Action Month – a time when individuals, organizations, and communities across the country unite in the fight against hunger.

At Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, this month serves as a powerful reminder of why we do what we do: to transform God-given resources into life-sustaining provision for those in need.

Bowhunting seasons open in many states during September, and we’re once again inviting hunters to take action by donating deer to a hunters for the hungry program like FHFH. Your harvest can help fill the freezers – and hearts – of hungry families in your own community. Just one deer can provide over 160 servings of nutritious meat for a local food bank or feeding ministry!

Not a hunter? You can still take action this month by making a financial gift to help cover the cost of meat processing. You can also volunteer your time to help coordinate donations in your area, and most importantly, pray for our ministry as we begin this new season of service to those in need. Every act of support – big or small – helps us respond to the very real needs faced by millions of Americans struggling with hunger.

Let’s use Hunger Action Month as a rallying point. Together, through faith and compassion, we can feed the hungry and reflect the love of Christ in a practical and meaningful way. Will you join us?

The Utilities District of Western Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation Community Fund, Inc. has awarded a $3,000 grant to help FHFH feed the hungry of Greene County, Indiana!

FHFH has provided over 43,000 pounds of meat to local food pantries and feeding missions of Greene County since 2008 – enough meat for over 172,000 meals. This grant will help us continue providing nutritious meat to needy individuals and families over the coming year.

“Protein is often one of the most challenging items for food banks to secure due to its cost and perishability,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “Thanks to the support of UDWI REMC Community Fund, FHFH can bridge this gap and help ensure our neighbors in need have access to a balanced and healthy diet.”

The UDWI REMC Community Fund, a non-profit corporation created by the cooperative to distribute these funds, awards grants quarterly based on selection guidelines. UDWI launched “Operation Round Up,” an innovative program that gives members an avenue to make a tremendous difference where they live by combining their spare change for the good of their communities.

You can read more about the awarded grant and the UDWI REMC Community Fund at https://www.udwiremc.com/udwi-news/the-latest-udwi-remc-community-fund-inc-grant-to-fhfh-will-help-provide-food-for-those-in-need/

During the past year, Whitetails Unlimited granted a total of $17,800 to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry through their local chapters. This support further exemplifies the important role hunters and hunting organizations play in addressing hunger across America. As food insecurity remains a pressing issue for many households, partnerships like this demonstrate the power of collaboration in addressing hunger together.

“We’re so incredibly grateful for this continued generous support of our mission by Whitetails Unlimited,” said Josh Wilson, FHFH Executive Director. “This funding has enabled us to provide nearly 33,000 servings of nutritious meat to neighbors in need over the past year!”

Since 1982, Whitetails Unlimited has remained true to its mission and has made great strides in the field of conservation. Thanks to more than 475 chapters, 119,000-plus members, chapter volunteers, and corporate sponsors, Whitetails Unlimited has expended more than $147 million to date in support of educational programs, wildlife habitat enhancement and acquisition, and preservation of the shooting sports and hunting tradition for future generations.

We welcome Kelly Nethercutt as the coordinator for Cass and Pulaski County FHFH in Indiana.

Thank you Kelly for joining us in our mission of feeding the hungry!

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

As we reach the close of the fiscal year, we are filled with gratitude for the blessings God has provided—the dedication of hunters and farmers who donate, the enthusiasm of our volunteers, participating butchers and food banks, and the faithful generosity of friends like you who make this ministry possible.

Thanks to your support and the hard work of so many, we are excited to share that this past year saw another steady increase in our annual meat donation totals. Together, we provided 161,887 pounds of nutritious meat — 647,548 meal servings — to children, families, and individuals in need. Each pound represents a tangible expression of God’s love and provision for those who are struggling.

As you know, FHFH is a unique hunger relief ministry where hunters and farmers donate deer and livestock, local participating butchers process the meat, and community food banks and feeding programs distribute it to those in need — all at no cost to the donor or recipient. Your financial gifts help cover the processing costs, allowing us to continue this important work year after year.

Food banks often tell us how much they value these donations. These testimonies remind us that what we do together through FHFH is not just filling stomachs — it’s offering hope, dignity, and a reminder of God’s great love.

As we look ahead to the upcoming hunting season, we invite you to continue standing with us. Please pray for another fruitful season of meat donations, for safety in the field, and for God’s continued provision for this ministry. With your continued partnership, we can serve even more people in the year ahead.

Thank you for helping us live out the words of Proverbs 22:9: “The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” May God bless you richly for your kindness and support!

Our FHFH program was discussed on the very first episode of the new “Wild Ohio” podcast produced by the Ohio Division of Wildlife! You can check it out at one of the links below. The discussion about FHF begins at around 43 minutes, 45 seconds.

Spotify  /  Youtube  /  Apple Podcasts

We greatly appreciate the support and partnership of the Ohio Division of Wildlife as we work to enable even more hunters across the Buckeye State to donate deer for hunger relief!

Hope and Life Outreach Café (HALO) in Salisbury, Maryland shared with us the difference FHFH’s venison donations make to their organization and to people experiencing food insecurity:

“Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry has been an incredible blessing to our organization. Their generous donation of fresh venison meat to the Hope and Life Outreach Café has made a real difference in the lives of the people we serve. Thanks to their partnership, we’ve been able to provide healthy, high-protein meals to those who need it most. Their commitment to helping the community and those experiencing food insecurity is truly inspiring. We are deeply grateful for their support and the impact they are making in our community.”  

Dale Gibbs, Food Services Administrator, Hope and Life Outreach

FHFH donated much venison to Aaron’s Place in Denton, Maryland.  We received this heart warming note of appreciation for the venison donation:

“Venison is a vital source of protein for food pantries and the communities we serve on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Protein remains one of the most requested and challenging items to source for food banks, making donations of ground venison especially valuable. Protein-rich foods like Venison are in high demand due to their nutritional value and relative scarcity in food bank inventories. Whenever venison is distributed, it is not only a valuable source of nutrition, but also a symbol of generosity and community spirit. The appreciation from neighbors is heartfelt, some seem like they cannot get enough, and these donations truly have a positive impact in our community.

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is a key partner in addressing the need for protein. Venison donations have a significant impact on local food security and is much appreciated by the community and pantries. Aaron’s Place is extremely thankful and would like to express our deep gratitude for the venison donations we receive to distribute to our neighbors. It is a win-win situation for all. The neighbors get much need protein, and the food pantries are given the means to help others, so thank you.

The collaborative efforts of hunters, processors like Tuckahoe River Deer and Fraser Butcher Shop, Maryland Food Bank and organizations like FHFH are essential to the ongoing fight against hunger in Maryland and we cannot thank you enough!!!

A neighbor stated that ‘Getting the venison was like heaven sent,'” and he just wanted to thank us over and over again.”

Cheryl Beulah, Executive Director, Aaron’s Place, Inc.

The chairperson of the Mardela Middle and High School Food Pantry in Salisbury, Maryland expressed gratitude for the blessing of nutritious venison donated to their food pantry:

“The meat provided by the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry was used to help feed 20 local student’s families in need here at Mardela Middle and High School. We were able to provide two weeks of provisions for each family during the holidays. Your donations were much appreciated, and we cannot do this without your support.” 

Cathy Ramey, Mardela Middle/High Food Pantry