In this down economy, with millions out of work, more and more families are relying on donated venison from food pantries and kitchens.
Thousands of hunters across the nation participate in these programs. However, some food pantries are finding that hunters’ donations can’t keep up with demand. Some, such as the Hunt for the Hungry Program in Green Bay, Wis., are making public requests for donations.
From the Green Bay Press Gazette: The Hunt for the Hungry program is on pace this hunting season to surpass previous totals of donated deer, but organizers say the economy still is hampering donations. (Full Story)
This year, think about filling an extra tag for those in need. It’s certainly one amazing way we can spread some Holiday cheer.
Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry: http://www.kshfh.org/
Missouri Share the Harvest: http://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/deer/share-harvest
What about Kansas or Missouri? I live outside of Kansas City, KS.
Randy,
South Carolina has a program. You can find them here: http://www.schuntersforthehungry.org/howtohelp.htm
Jake
I have a farm in Edgefield, SC. How would I find a place to take a deer for Hunters for the Hungry?