News & Updates

Recently several young people in Indiana were recognized for donating their first deer to help feed the hungry through FHFH…

Ken Worman – the FHFH coordinator for Carroll, Cass & Howard Counties – said, “In bow season, I was notified that a 12 year old boy, Wyatt, had harvested his first deer ever and donated it in Cass County. Then opening day of gun season (November 14th), while I was at Simpson’s Deer Processing in Young America promoting FHFH a man asked me, ‘How does my daughter Sara donate her deer?’ I looked down and there stood a cute 13 year old girl with the most awesome smile. She had harvested her first deer ever and wanted to donate it. That is when I realized I was feeling something special – indescribable but totally undeniable – in these two experiences that the Lord provided!”

Wyatt, Sara, and their families gathered in late December at the local Isaac Walton to receive certificates of appreciation from FHFH. Also in attendance was Jason Mitchell of the Emmaus Center who thanked Wyatt and Sarah for their donations and closed the evening with a prayer.

We are excited to announce that FHFH will be the featured on the Mossy Oak Hunting the Country TV show airing the first week of January. In this episode, two young hunters shoot and donate deer to FHFH while learning a wide variety of lessons along the way. CLICK HERE for a preview!

Tune in to the Outdoor Channel on one of the following days and times to see the show…

• Tuesday, January 5th at both 5 PM and 9 PM (airing twice)
• Friday, January 8th at 12:30 AM​

Please help us get the word out by sharing this with your friends and family. Don’t forget to post the dates and times on social media as well! Past television episodes featuring FHFH have introduced our mission to hunters, volunteers, donors and supporters across the nation leading to new chapters and expansion into new areas. 

We are grateful to our long-time ministry partner Mossy Oak and Haas Outdoors for continuing to support our mission by sharing FHFH with their nationwide audience!

We have several great photos to share this week of meat and food distributions from FHFH chapters…

First up we have Carson Saville, coordinator of our North Atlanta Georgia chapter, visiting the Norcross Co-op Ministry Food Bank after they received a supply of ground venison from one of our participating butchers in the area (picture below).

Next we have volunteers from two feeding programs in Wayne County, Ohio picking up frozen ground venison donated by FHFH along with bags of potatoes donated by Canaan Meats. Pictured below from left to right are Doug Ott of Mohican Church of the Brethren, West Salem holding a box of frozen ground venison, Jim Austin of Creston Salvation Army, and Tim Morris, co-owner of Canaan Meats loading a bag of potatoes.

​​So far this year hunters have donated 58 deer to the chapter resulting just shy of 3,000 pounds of ground venison being donated to shelters and food pantries in Wayne County. The deer meat is greatly needed and frequently requested by clients of the the area food pantries. FHFH of Wayne County is very blessed by so many hunters donating deer and individual and business donations to pay the meat processing costs.

Morgan Wright, News Reporter for WHAG, recently interviewed Matt Wilson, FHFH Program and Development Director, about FHFH helping to solve the hunger problem across our nation.

Check out the interview here.

Check out the fantastic new Ram Hunts Hunger video featuring Jason Carter, Koby Fulks, and Eva Shockey talking about why we hunt and the good that we can accomplish by donating part of our harvest to feed those in need through FHFH and other venison donation programs.

This extended video is part of the #RamHuntsHunger campaign launched in early November by Ram Trucks. The campaign helps bring awareness to the issue of hunger in America and the valuable role hunters can play in addressing this problem. Other videos in the campaign series include: Stay Inside, Donate, Landscape and Small.

Joe Crider took up hunting this year.  After completing the Hunters Education Course offered by the Indiana DNR, taking a class in shotgun safety and after spending time setting up stands, walking property and learning as much as he could about hunting, he set up to harvest an animal with the intent to donate the animal to help feed those here in Monroe county.

Congratulations Joe, on a very nice first buck and for the donation.  And those 200 people who will benefit from the meals of high quality venison thank you as well.

INDIANA

• 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)

OHIO

• WHIZ TV interview – Southeastern, OH
• Local meat shop aiding charity bringing venison to the hungry – Toledo, OH

MARYLAND

• Farmers and hunters group feeding the hungry – Hagerstown, MD

Deer and Dollars Desperately Needed to Help Feed the Hungry
 
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.”

Hunters are encouraged to visit www.fhfh.org to find participating butchers shops where properly tagged, field dressed deer can be donated. Financial support is also needed to help pay for the processing and packaging of the meat which is then given free of charge to food banks and ministries that serve the needy.
 
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.

sational Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is held each year the week before Thanksgiving. This is a time for us all to start to think about what we are thankful for, a perfect time to share our compassion with our neighbors who are experiencing hunger and homelessness, and work toward a world where no one has to experience hunger and homelessness.

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. 

​Farmers and Hungers Feeding the Hungry is excited to announce the publication of issue 15 of 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.