News & Updates

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), in partnership with Ram Trucks®, has launched the multimedia #RAMHuntsHunger campaign to raise awareness about hunger in America and, more importantly, how hunters can help.
 
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.

by Josh Wilson

Hunters are passionate about their pastime. There is little doubt about that! The most recent survey information provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (2011 data) reveals the following totals for the United States:

• 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!

We are happy to welcome our three newest local chapter coordinators to FHFH…

• 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!

We’re excited to announce a new feature for our FHFH website! We now feature a map showing these locations on our Find Chapters and Butchers page. Visit the map and click any location for details and contact information. There is also a link on the page to open a searchable version at Google Maps which provides the full featured Google mapping experience that many are accustomed to.

Check out our new map and let us know what you think in the comments below!

A new policy urges the nation’s pediatricians to screen kids for food insecurity during regular well-child visits.

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

There are so many reasons why hunting for deer meat is beneficial not only for the environment, but for our well being and health.

Chances are if you’re a hunter, you already know the benefits of harvesting and eating venison outweighs the consumption of ground beef across the board.  Not only is venison healthier, more cost-effective and tastes better than beef.  Learn why

The latest issue of their Deer Hunters Online magazine is now available at http://bit.ly/1W2un8v and it features FHFH on pages 14,80 and 96.

Deer Hunters Online is published by Hunting Magazines Online – one of our FHFH promotional partners.

The Western MD FHFH Chapter held their annual Fundraising Banquet and Auction on Friday, October 2nd at Tri-State Fellowship Church in Hagerstown.  The event was a great success with around 260 people from the MD, PA, and WV area attending.

Individuals and families attending enjoyed a buffet style meat donated by Outback Steakhouse of Hagerstown.  A large silent and live auction provided folks with many great items to bid on.  A MD update of the impact and financial needs for FHFH was shared with those in attendance.  Additionally, Allan Ellis of the MD Hunting Coalition attended and shared a brief update from the perspective of the MHC on hunting in MD and encouraged folks in attendance to support FHFH.

Thankfully, the event was able to raise just over $13,000 in critical support needed to help ensure the hunters of MD will be able to donate deer for as long as possible this fall.

Thanks to all those who attended and made this a great evening to help the needy of MD!

The MD DNR hosted the “National Hunting and Fishing Day” event the Associated Rod and Gun Clubs of Baltimore in Marriottsville, MD, on Saturday, September 26th.  FHFH attended and staffed a table full of deer donation information and a kids “nerf-gun” style deer shoot allowing kids to take a shot at a 3-D deer target to win a lollypop. It was a wonderful day with 600-700 in attendance. The event provided a variety of outdoors, hunting and fishing experiences for children and adults.

This event was part of the National Hunting and Fishing Day that occurs each fall to help encourage people to go outdoors and enjoy the recreations of hunting and fishing.

News Release – For Immediate Release

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is excited to announce the unveiling of a brand new logo and a redesigned website.  Both are part of an ongoing effort to refresh the brand and messaging of the organization for a new generation of hunters nationwide.

“We are excited to share this new logo and website with our volunteers, supporters and friends,” said Executive Director Josh Wilson.  “FHFH helps hunters address the problem of hunger in America.  The new logo and website will help us share this vision with many new people as we invite them to join the cause with us.” 

The design of the new logo places greater emphasis on the hunger relief aspect FHFH.  Hunting and farming are represented by an appealing and distinct graphic suitable for a range of uses from casual to formal.  The faith-based aspect of the mission has also been thoughtfully included.

Designed by High Rock Studios in Hagerstown, MD, the new FHFH logo is intended to appeal to a broad audience including men, women and young people. 

The FHFH website has undergone a variety of changes and updates in recent months to streamline the content and simplify the navigation.  The site has now undergone a facelift to better compliment the design and colors of the new logo.

Inspired by a passion for the outdoors and compassion for the needy, FHFH is committed to addressing the problem of hunger in America.  With volunteers serving in 28 states, FHFH supports local feeding programs in a unique and relevant way.

The organization welcomes new supporters and volunteers to join the cause.  Those interested in learning more can visit www.fhfh.org, call toll-free 866-438-3434, or email staff@fhfh.org for more information about the ministry.  Also be sure to “like” FHFH at www.facebook.com/feedingthehungry.