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News & Updates
FHFH in the News…
- Feeding the hungry: Farmers and hunters work to donate meat to local kitchens, missions – Noblesville, IN
- Radio interview on WHCC Hoosier Country 105.1 – Bloomington, IN (below)
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- WHIZ TV interview – Southeastern, OH
- Local meat shop aiding charity bringing venison to the hungry – Toledo, OH
- Farmers and hunters group feeding the hungry – Hagerstown, MD
fARMERS & hUNTERS fEEDING tHE hungry news release
Hagerstown, MD – Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is reminding hunters that their deer donations are desperately needed to provide nutritious meat to the hungry and homeless this winter. With deer season either underway or about to begin in most states, the best opportunity for hunters to donate either to FHFH or another venison donation program has arrived.
“Most of the meat donated to programs like ours comes during firearms season,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “We really need hunters to donate part of their harvest to one of our local FHFH chapters or to another similar program if we aren’t operating in their area. Each deer donated can provide meat for 200 meals – enough to make a big difference for the needy of the community.”
Currently 49 million Americans struggle to put enough food on the table. Since its inception in 1997, FHFH has provided more than 17 million servings of donated venison and livestock to people in need across the United States. While many people pay extra attention to the issues of hunger and homelessness during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, hunters have the unique opportunity to provide much-needed protein to those who need it the most.
FHFH and the venison donation movement nationwide have enjoyed an extra boost in awareness this year thanks to the #RAMHuntsHunger campaign launched this fall in partnership with Ram Trucks.
To help FHFH extend its reach and amplify its mission, Ram Trucks is using its resources and dedication to the outdoors lifestyle to spread the word by launching a multimedia campaign across print, television and social media platforms. The ads were created in partnership with Dallas-based The Richards Group.
How The FHFH Mission Works
- Hunters and farmers: Hunters in some parts of the country are able to harvest more deer than they can eat or share with their friends and family. In addition, farmers are issued management permits to reduce deer numbers that are damaging their crop yields. Some also have livestock they are willing to donate.
- Meat processors: Farmers and hunters are invited to donate their deer, other big game or livestock to inspected, approved meat processors that participate with FHFH.
- Financial supporters: Individuals, businesses, churches, clubs and foundations make contributions to FHFH to help cover the costs of processing, packaging and freezing the meat.
- Food banks and feeding ministries: This nutritious, low-fat, high-protein meat is then given community agencies such as church pantries, church feeding ministries, the Salvation Army, community food banks, emergency assistance programs, Rescue Missions and children’s homes to distribute or serve to their clients.
How You Can Help
- Click here to donate financially (tax deductible) to FHFH.
- To donate venison or livestock, click here to find a participating meat processor in your state.
- To find out how your corporation or organization can become a Partner with FHFH, call (301) 739-3000 or e-mail staff@fhfh.org.
- If you wish to volunteer your time working for FHFH, please call us at (301) 739-3000 or email us at staff@fhfh.org.
For more information about FHFH, contact Josh Wilson, Executive Director, at: josh@fhfh.org.
About Farmers And Hunters Feeding The Hungry
Inspired by a passion for the outdoors and compassion for the needy, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is committed to addressing America’s hunger problem in a unique and relevant way. Established in 1997, FHFH enables hunters and farmers in states nationwide to provide nutritious meat to feed the hungry of their communities.
National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week – November 14-22, 2015
One in seven Americans struggle with hunger. Hunger in America has, and continues to be, a real problem for a significant part of our population. According to Feeding America, in 2013, 14% (17.5 million) of U.S. households were food insecure, meaning that they did not have access to enough food to meet their basic needs.
Inspired by a passion for the outdoors and compassion for the needy, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is committed to addressing America’s hunger problem in a unique and relevant way. FHFH enables hunters and farmers in states nationwide to provide nutritious meat to feed the hungry of their communities. Individuals, businesses, churches, clubs and foundations make contributions to FHFH to help cover the costs of processing, packaging and freezing the meat so there is no charge to those donating deer or livestock or to those receiving the meat.
You can help make a real difference to the hungry people in our country! Here are some ways you can help:
- Donate venison or livestock. Click here to find a participating meat processor in your state.
- Donate financially to FHFH. To make an online donation, click here. FHFH is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are tax deductible!
- Volunteer. Learn more about becoming an FHFH coordinator.
Learn more about National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Issue 15 – For I Was Hungry
For I Was Hungry is published yearly to help raise the level of awareness about the problem of hunger in our country and the solution.
The magazine has been updated as part of an ongoing effort to refresh the brand and messaging of the FHFH for a new generation of hunters nationwide, and will help us share this vision with many new people as we invite them to join the cause with us.
Click here to read the digital version of issue 15 of For I Was Hungry.
If you would like to request a printed copy of issue 15, please email staff@fhfh or call 866-438-3434.
FHFH Teams with Ram Trucks to Hunt Hunger!
Since its inception in 1997, FHFH has provided more than 17 million servings of donated venison and livestock to people in need across the United States. And 2015 year-to-date totals already tally more than 75,400 servings of donated meat—mostly from hunters—to the hungry.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ram Trucks in this campaign to raise much-needed awareness for the cause and encourage participation by hunters nationwide with FHFH and other groups that share our mission,” said Josh Wilson, FHFH Executive Director. “This campaign will result in the donation of nutritious meat for thousands of additional meals for the hungry across America!”
To help FHFH extend its reach and amplify its mission, Ram Trucks is using its resources and dedication to the outdoors lifestyle to spread the word by launching a multimedia campaign across print, television and social media platforms.
“Some of Ram’s most passionate fans are huge hunting enthusiasts,” said Bob Hegbloom, Head of Ram Brand, FCA – North America. “Truck owners and outdoor enthusiasts are always willing to lend a helping hand, which is why Ram is heightening awareness of one of the ways they can give back to their local communities this time of year.”
The ads were created in partnership with Dallas-based The Richards Group.
Passion for the Hunt…Compassion for the Hungry!
- 11.6 million people hunt large game
- 212 million total days are spent in the field hunting each year
- $16.9 billion is spent on hunting trips and equipment annually
That’s a lot of people, time and dollars! There are countless companies and organizations focused on hunters and hunting. And when you also factor in other preparation time, shooting practice, stories told, articles written, and videos generated, it’s easy to see that hunters are a very passionate bunch.
What often surprises people is how compassionate hunters can be – especially towards their hungry neighbors. It can be astounding to realize that hunters donate enough game annually to provide meat for
10 million meals for the hungry of our nation (average from reports compiled by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and the National Rifle Association Hunter Services Division). Providing these donations often requires hunters to give additional time and money to the cause as they pursue an extra deer to give away to those in need.
This display of compassion is having an impact on the next generation of hunters as well. Many people who participate in venison donation themselves have been surprised – and some downright stunned – when their son or daughter decides to donate their first deer to help feed the hungry of their community. Some school districts that require student “community service learning hours” for graduation even allow those who hunt to include the hours spent retrieving and donating game in their total.
Programs like FHFH are truly making a difference in our society by helping hunters nationwide combine their passion for the hunt with compassion for those in need.
CLICK HERE to learn how you can join the cause today!
Welcome New Chapter Coordinators
- Joshua Smith – Concho Valley Texas FHFH
- Lyle Ebel – Buckeye Area Ohio FHFH
- Tylee Williams – Lincoln County Wyoming FHFH
Our local chapter coordinators are the champions of FHFH. No doubt about that! These are the people who recruit participating butchers, raise financial support in their communities, invite hunters and farmers to donate, and more.
If you live in one of these areas please reach out to your new coordinator to encourage them and offer your support!
If we don’t have a coordinator in your area please help us find the right person for the job. Learn more about it and download application materials by clicking here!
Find Chapters and Butchers on our new Map!
Check out our new map and let us know what you think in the comments below!
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An estimated 7.9 million kids in the U.S. live in “food-insecure” households. This means there’s not always enough to eat at home. But when these kids go to the doctor for a checkup, or a well-child visit, the signs of malnutrition are not always apparent. So pediatricians say it’s time to start asking about it. To get families talking, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that pediatricians screen all children for food insecurity by asking questions like, “Within the past 12 months, the food we bought didn’t last, and we didn’t have money to get more. Yes or No?” Read more
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