How Hunters Can Hunt Down Hunger for Christmas

Hunters across America can help feed the needy of their communities this Christmas by donating nutritious meat from harvested game to charitable organizations and ministries.

by posted on December 14, 2022
FHFH Logo

Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry, the national venison donation ministry, has launched a new Hunt Down Hunger campaign. Hunt Down Hunger is a national campaign encouraging hunters across America to help feed the hungry by donating their legally harvested game such as deer and elk to local hunger relief charities and ministries. The campaign will help individuals and families this Christmas season and beyond, as costs for necessities such as food and fuel have risen.

Participating local butcher shops have agreed to receive and process the donations into nutritious meat at a discounted price for Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry and other similar organizations found in 37 states. These organizations raise money to pay the processing bills. The meat is then distributed free of charge to community food banks, soup kitchens, and other hunger relief programs to help feed the needy.

Over the past 25 years Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry has facilitated the donation, processing, and distribution of meat for 23 million meal servings to hungry individuals, children, and families across the country. During that same time, the hunters for the hungry organizations across America have collectively provided a staggering 10 times that amount or more—meat for hundreds of millions of meals!

“Throughout history, hunters have provided food for their families and communities, and their generosity is still needed and appreciated today,” said Josh Wilson, Executive Director of Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry. “And in the Bible we see time and again that God has great compassion for the poor and needy. We are grateful for this opportunity He has provided to help hunters bless their hungry neighbors.”

Other organizations and businesses related to hunting and the outdoors are also invited to join in support of the Hunt Down Hunger campaign.

“The Hunters’ Leadership Forum is grateful for the opportunity to partner with organizations like Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry to help solve the hunger issue in the United States,” said Peter Churchbourne from the NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum. “We encourage the donation of game meat to help with this effort, and advocate for sharing the important role hunters fill in solving the food security equation. We look forward to building future campaigns that will add much needed value, funding, and awareness to this extremely important effort.”

As many people prepare to celebrate Christmas and other winter holidays with family gatherings and warm meals, it is important to remember the less fortunate among us.

The Hunt Down Hunger campaign aims to help by mobilizing hunter participation and public support for the various organizations like Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry that enable hunters to provide meat for their neighbors in need.

 

Latest

Deering Straight Wall 1
Deering Straight Wall 1

What’s a Straight Wall Cartridge?

You’ve probably heard this term, but depending on the hunting laws in your state, you might have no experience with it. What is a straight-wall cartridge, exactly?

The Armed Citizen® Reload November 22, 2024

An intruder broke into a house with two women inside, but he soon realized he had chosen the wrong home.

Thank the Women of the Wampanoag for Thanksgiving

This year, when you construct your centerpiece, make it a tribute to the women that made this holiday possible.

How to Calculate Shotgun Lead

How do you know how much to lead that flying target?

Successful Firearm Training: The Classroom Experience

Are you an NRA Certified Instructor? Enhance your students' journeys by incorporating a variety teaching methods and effectively communicating with them.

Know Your Shot—So You Are Not Taking a Shot In the Dark 

There is a lot to know about using the correct type of size and shot for your intended shotgun activity. Take the time to learn this lesson ahead of time!

Women's Interests



Get the best of NRA Women delivered to your inbox.