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Mid-Shore Community Foundation Provides Funding to FHFH
This funding will assist FHFH in providing nutritious meat to the food banks and feeding ministries for the hungry people in those counties.
On behalf of those in Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties who struggle with hunger, we thank the Mid-Shore Community Foundation for their generosity and support of our mission to end hunger.
Established in 1992, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that connects private resources with public needs to enhance 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.
Ending Hunger – A Student’s Perspective
Goodbye Hunger
Did you know that one deer can make 200 meals? Every day people go hungry. According to Feeding America, “1 in 9 Americans struggles with hunger.” (https://www.fhfh.org/hunger-in-america) I think, to help with hunger in MI and my community, farmers and hunters should donate their extra deer, game, and livestock to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry.
In 2014, 66% of households in America, had to choose between going to the doctor or buying food. In America, more than 35 million people lack the confidence of where their food will come from. 1 in 7 kids have no idea where their next meal will come from. Just in Southeast Michigan alone, more than 614,000 people don’t know where their next meal will come from. (feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/michigan) That’s when Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, also known as FHFH, come in to help. (fhfh.org/hunger-in-america)
What is Farmers and Hunters Feeding America you may ask? It is an organization, started in 1997, which provides meat to food banks and communities throughout America. Did you know that Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry provided 441,840 servings just from 2020 through 2021. I think farmers and hunters should donate some of their meat because people go hungry. People even die because of hunger. I think if we can help stop hunger in America, then why shouldn’t we? Donating to FHFH is easy and can be satisfying.
Donating to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry is an easy way to donate food to help the hungry while still enjoying hunting and farming. It costs nothing to donate a deer, game and, cattle as long as you donate them to a Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry approved butcher. There is only one participating butcher in Michigan. All the work of processing deer, game and cattle is taken care of by Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. This organization benefits you by saving you the work of having to process, package, and freeze meat. You can also write the donation off on your taxes. Even kids can donate.
People can get involved with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry in many ways. First, local butchers can become participating butchers to help their community. Next, you can become a coordinator for your community to bring Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry to your local community. You can learn to hunt so you can donate your meat to FHFH to help people with meals. You can purchase gifts from the gift shop at www.fhfh.org and all of the money goes to helping people who are in need of food services. Even companies like Cabela’s and Mossy Oak support FHFH.
In my opinion, people should donate their extra venison, cattle and game to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. First, there are a lot of people going hungry each day in our country. It could be your neighbor or it could be someone across the country. It is easy to donate to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. It does not cost anything for the person donating. Last, it can be rewarding to any person no matter their age. (fhfh.org/hunger-in-america)
Works Cited:
- Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. ”Hunger in America.” Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, 2021, fhfh.org/hunger-in-america.html.
- Feeding America, “Hunger in Michigan.” Feeding America, 2021, feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/Michigan.
FHFH Donates Over 500 Pounds of Venison to Jericho House
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The North Georgia Foothills FHFH chapter (GA-08) serving Forsyth, Dawson and Hall counties of Georgia celebrated its 2nd year affiliation with The Jericho House through FHFH’s meat processor, Southers Deer Processors of Murrayville, GA.
Joe Schuster, FHFH coordinator for North Georgia Foothills, shared this about the importance of the donating venison to organizations such as The Jericho House: |
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Jericho House is a Christ-centered drug and alcohol recovery program located in the beautiful Sautee Nacoochee valley in the mountains of North Georgia. It ministers healing and restoration to men caught in addiction using biblical counseling, teaching, small groups and work programs.
In January of 2020, my participating meat processor Chuck Cotzer, asked if we could direct our meat donation to someone he knew with an admirable program – Larry McKenna of Jericho House. I contacted Larry to offer some meat and he immediately replied with a hearty ‘yes and thank you!’ I checked in with Larry recently to learn more about how he and Chuck had gotten to know each other…
“Joe, a few years back I met my friend and someone that I call my brother, Chuck, as we shared a mutual love for motorcycles. From there we learned that we had common interest in hunting and harvesting deer. I have hunted north Georgia and have brought all my deer to be processed through his processing,’ said Larry. ‘I also got to know that Chuck has a big heart for those in need and now we have been blessed to receive a bounty of deer meat thanks to you and Chuck. The food aids us in our budget for feeding 25 men in our recovery program and we are truly thankful!”
Your Giving Puts Meat On the Table!
Our ministry began in 1997 after Rick Wilson stopped to help a woman retrieving a deer from the roadside to feed her hungry children. And so began an incredible journey – a mission to feed God’s hungry children using hunter harvested deer – that would go on to involve thousands and feed millions!
You can renew your support – or make your first donation to our ministry – with a tax deductible gift today! Your gift will help us continue putting meat on the table for needy individuals, children and families. We pay the meat processing costs to local participating butcher shops. The meat is distributed through local food banks and feeding ministries who are grateful for the help. Here’s what some of them have said…
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Generous Youth in Indiana Donates Buck and Doe to FHFH
We received this note from Andrew in appreciation for the gift card:
Thank you for giving me the gift card (from the contest) last year. I used it to get a 350-Legend. I shot my big buck this year with it and two more does to get my limit. It has been a big help this year and will help for years to come. I donated the buck and one of my two does because we don’t need a lot of meat and it is for a good cause. ~ Andrew
Thank you Andrew for donating your buck and doe to FHFH and helping to feed the hungry people in your community!
Food Pantry in Indiana Grateful for Venison Donations
Each December they distribute “White Christmas” food boxes, on a first come, first served basis, to families in need so that they may enjoy a special holiday meal. Per month, they see an average of 90 different families come through their food pantry. Many of these families have an ongoing need and are repeat customers.
Bloomfield Food Pantry sent us a thank you note for the donation of venison to their food pantry by FHFH.Thank you so much for remembering our food pantry with the donation of ground venison from FHFH. We were almost out when you called and offered the meat to us. Just about everybody that comes to the pantry wants a pound or two of venison each visit.
You have blessed so many families through the FHFH organization giving us the meat. This year has been a rough one for many families, but FHFH supplied meat that was much needed. Again, thank you and God bless you and the members of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry.
~ The members of the Bloomfield Food Pantry
Funding Provided to FHFH by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
On behalf of those in Wicomico County who struggle with hunger, we thank the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for their generosity and support of our mission to end hunger!
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Having a Heart for People in Need
donate deer, farmers who donate livestock,
food banks and feeding ministries and financial supporters like you! We see people who put into action “… love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:39
With 1 of 9 people and 1 in 7 children struggling with hunger the need is great! We all rise when we lift each other up! You can show you care by being “a neighbor who helps a neighbor.” Your donations of deer, livestock or financial gifts provide food that fills the stomach and warms the hearts of hungry children, families, and seniors in your community!
You can be the one who makes a difference and be an example of love in action! Never underestimate the power of love and kindness. Won’t you please be a neighbor who helps a neighbor in need by donating deer, livestock or making a financial gift to FHFH?
On behalf of FHFH and the people who are struggling with hunger, we thank you for your generous support as we work together to end hunger in our country.
Sincerely,
Josh Wilson
Executive Director
Tri-county Family Ministries Receives 3,000 Pounds of Venison
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Thank you to all the hunters and financial donors who support our cause each year. This year you provided over 3,000 pounds of venison to our local community. Your donations stay right here to help your neighbors.
Tri-county Family Ministries posted a note of thanks to FHFH on Facebook:
Every week we are able to give out fresh produce and frozen meat to our clients thanks to contributions from groups like Lowcountry FHFH SC-06 – Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry
donating their hard won game! Just last Wednesday we had 3,000 pounds of venison to distribute to our neighbors in need thanks to the hard work of these local hunters!
Organizations in Wicomico County, MD Grateful for Venison Donations
Chip Todd from FHFH has been very supportive to the Mardela community. With his help we have been able to supply deer meat to over 75 families. The donations have helped the families have food for a few weeks and ease the financial burden. We’re very grateful for all the support and kindness from FHFH. ~ Linda at the Mardela Middle/High School Food Pantry
We at the Blind of Delmarva cannot thank you enough for the donated deer meat we have distributed to our pantry members. Since COVID 19, there has been dwindling supplies of food, especially meat, for us to order from the Maryland Food Bank and the donation of deer has filled a very important void. The work you and the members of FHFH do each deer season is so important.
We service roughly 40 families, mostly disabled or elderly or working mothers with more than one job who cannot get to a food pantry. Since our small cadre of volunteers delivers, these are often forgotten people who would not otherwise have enough food without our help. We are deeply grateful for your donation so we can continue to service these people. We felt you would appreciate hearing about us. Thank you so much. ~ Joan Mitcheil, Administrator, Blind of Delmarva