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.

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.

FHFH welcomes the following participating meat processors this hunting season!

Busy B Deer Processing – West Union, Ohio

Fairview Custom Meats – Belle Center, Ohio

Farmerstown Meats – Sugarcreek, Ohio

Trailside Custom Meats – Kenton, Ohio

Texas Pride Processing – Jewett, Texas

Lighthouse Custom Meats – Bloomfield, Indiana

You can donate deer, elk and livestock free of charge to any of the local meat processors that participate with our ministry.

We extend our gratitude to H-E-B for their support of our mission! H-E-B awarded a $500 grant to Texas Hill Country FHFH enabling FHFH to provide nutritious meat to food banks and feeding ministries in communities served by Texas Hill Country FHFH.

H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program works year-round to fight hunger in Texas and Mexico. Hunger relief has been a key focus for H-E-B since the first store opened in 1905. For more than a century now, H-E-B’s commitment and involvement in the communities it serves has been an important part of the way the company does business.

We extend our sincere thanks to H-E-B for their compassionate and generous commitment to our mission of feeding the hungry. Together, we are casting a vision of a brighter, hunger-free future!

We donated venison to HALO Ministry in Salisbury, Maryland and received this heartwarming note of thanks:

“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the generous donation of meat from Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. Your contribution has been instrumental in enabling Halo Cafe to fulfill its mission of providing three meals a day, seven days a week, to our community. The meat donation has allowed us to create a variety of nutritious and delicious meals, including goulash, spaghetti, cheeseburger macaroni casserole and chili.

As the number of individuals we serve continues to grow, your donation has helped us meet the challenge of providing more meals while ensuring that we make the most of our food resources. On behalf of everyone at Halo Cafe, I want to extend our deepest appreciation for your support. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity.”  – Dale Gibbs, HALO Cafe Coordinator

The Wayne County Community Foundation in Ohio has awarded $3,500 grant funding to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, which will provide over 5,600 servings of nutritious meat to the food banks and programs that feed people of Wayne County who are in need.

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, FHFH Executive Director. “On behalf of FHFH and those in Wayne County who struggle with hunger, we thank the Wayne County Community Foundation for their generosity and support of our mission to end hunger.”

The Wayne County Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization that works to strengthen the community we all share by helping donors make a lasting difference with their philanthropic endeavors – connecting their dreams and passions with causes that matter.  Established in 1978 with a single gift of $1,000, WCCF has become the steward of over 570 separate funds created from bequests and gifts, each with their own philanthropic purpose to support the future of our community now – and for many years to come.

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

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 #1329, Logansport, Indiana – A $1,000 grant for our Cass County FHFH program which will empower us to provide more meat to the people facing hunger in this region.

Walmart store #1333, Van Wert, Ohio – A $1,000 grant to Buckeye Area FHFH which will help us provide nutritious meat to people struggling with hunger in Van Wert County, Ohio.

FHFH recently noticed some needed food items listed on the Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission website, so we purchased and donated 25 pounds of ground beef, 24 pounds of chicken breasts, and 180 eggs in support of their ministry to the hungry. We received the following message in response to this donation:

“Thank you for the meat and eggs you donated to the Martinsburg Rescue Mission. You are a blessing to our ministry. I am so thankful for friends like you who take seriously our Lord’s command to care for those in need. Your compassion is a daily encouragement to our staff and to everyone who comes to our doors in search of help.” – Pastor Tim Guerino, Executive Director

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Announces Annual Totals

Hagerstown, Maryland – June 24, 2024 – Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), a faith-based non-profit that facilitates the donation, processing and distribution of nutritious meat to needy individuals and families across America, is proud to announce the completion of another successful year in the fight against hunger.

Through the dedication of our volunteers, partners, and generous supporters, FHFH was blessed to receive 3,141 donated animals from hunters and farmers over the past year. The ministry paid participating local butchers a discounted rate to process these donations into a total of 133,473 pounds of nutritious meat. This valuable protein resource was distributed by our partner food banks and hunger relief programs, providing 533,892 quarter pound meat servings to families and individuals in need.

“These numbers represent hope being served on countless plates to people in need,” said Josh Wilson, Executive Director of FHFH. “In Matthew 25:35 Jesus tells us, ‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…’ Thanks to the compassion of so many hunters and farmers, the expertise of our butcher partners, and the tireless work of our volunteers and partner agencies, FHFH is fulfilling this scripture in a tangible way.”

The donated meat provides a critical source of protein for those struggling with food insecurity. This protein can be used to prepare a variety of nourishing meals at soup kitchens and shelters, or at home by families who receive meat distributions. Examples include hearty stews, chili, casseroles, and spaghetti with meat sauce.

FHFH extends its deepest gratitude to:

• The hunters and farmers who generously donate their time and their harvest.
• The butcher shops that partner with us to process the donated meat at a discounted cost.
• Our financial donors who provide the resources to keep this program running.
• The dedicated volunteer coordinators who organize the FHFH ministry in their communities.
• Our partner food banks, shelters, and soup kitchens that ensure the donated meat reaches those who need it most.

Together, we are making a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families facing hunger.

About Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is a faith-based non-profit organization that bridges the gap between the abundance of wild game and domestic meat, and the millions of Americans struggling with hunger. We connect hunters and farmers across Maryland, Ohio and portions of many other states with local butchers who process their donations into nutritious meat for local hunger relief programs to distribute to people in need. The ministry raises money to pay the meat processing cost, so there is typically no charge to the donors and recipients. We also encourage people to support and participate with other similar organizations and programs found in states across the country.

For more information about FHFH and our mission, please visit our website at www.feedingthehungry.org, call 301-739-3000 or email staff@fhfh.org.

The NRA Foundation has awarded Northwest Ohio FHFH a $5,000 grant. This generous grant support will help our ministry provide 14,000 servings of protein-rich meat to local food banks and feeding ministries, ensuring people facing food insecurity have access to essential nutrients.

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 NRA Foundation’s support, FHFH can bridge this gap and help ensure people in need have access to a balanced and healthy diet.”

About the NRA Foundation
Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. (“NRA Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans.  The heart of The NRA Foundation’s mission is preserving the core of our American values and traditions in our steadfast effort to Teach Freedom.

FHFH, along with the countless individuals and families it serves, extends its heartfelt gratitude to the NRA Foundation for their commitment to supporting our mission of feeding the hungry.

FHFH donated venison to the Frederick Food Bank in Frederick, MD and received this note of thanks:

“The Department of Housing and Human Services is deeply grateful for the FHFH initiative, which has been instrumental in our ability to assist countless families in Frederick facing food insecurity. Without your ongoing support that we’ve received over the years, our mission would be impossible. Our heartfelt thanks extend to the generous hunters who contribute deer for processing, as well as to the local butchers whose collaboration is invaluable to the success of our food programs.” ~ Michele Ott, Assistant Director, Department of Housing and Human Services, The City of Frederick

In the photo, meat donated by FHFH was taken in coolers to their off-site food distribution and included in the food bags that they provide to 75 different families each week.