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"Winning Game" Article About FHFH on the Mid-shore of Maryland

1/24/2019

Amy Cawley, Chapter Coordinator for Mid-Shore FHFH, and Josh Wilson, FHFH Executive Director. Photo credit: Star Democrat and Connie Connolly

A great article "Winning Game" about FHFH on the mid-shore of Maryland was published in the The Star Democrat January 13 and includes comments from FHFH chapter coordinator Amy Cawley and some participating butcher shops!

Amy Cawley, chapter coordinator for Mid-Shore FHFH, grew up on a grain farm near Denton and has been the Farm to Food Bank coordinator for the Maryland Food Bank’s Eastern Shore branch in Salisbury for almost eight years.

To read this great article CLICK HERE.

Grand Junction FHFh in Colorado Donates 100 Pounds of Meat

1/24/2019

Catholic Outreach received 100 pounds of game meat at Orchard Mesa Market on January 15. The meat was donated through Grand Junction FHFH (CO-05).

Thank you Brandon Siegfried, Chapter Coordinator of Grand Junction FHFH; the hunters who donated; and to everyone who made this possible!

Guernsey County FHFH in Ohio Donates Over 1,000 pounds of Venision

1/24/2019

Guernsey County FHFH (OH-29) recently donated over 1,000 pounds of venison to the Grace Food Pantry in Ohio.

Terry Burnett and Matt Bernhard load the donated venison onto a Grace Food Pantry truck

Donations from the Cambridge Kiwanis Foundation, Walmart and Gulfport Energy to FHFH make it possible to feed those in need locally.

Thank you Kathi Albertson, Guernsey County FHFH Chapter Coordinator; hunters who donated deer; and Cambridge Kiwanis Foundation, Walmart and Gulfport Energy!

West Central Ohio FHFH Donates 1,500 Pounds of Venison to Local Food Banks and Pantries

1/24/2019

,n January 15 West Central Ohio FHFH (OH-40) donated over 800 pounds of venison for pickup for several local area food banks and pantries. That puts this year at about 1,500 pounds of venison distributed to local agencies.

Thank you Mike Armentrout, West Central Ohio FHFH Chapter Coordinator; the hunters who donated; and everyone who made this possible!

Resolving to Be A Positive Change Maker in 2019

1/21/2019

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ...."    Matthew 25:35

Resolving to Be a Positive Change Maker in 2019

The word "resolve" is defined as "to decide firmly on a course of action."  The beginning of a new year is a chance to make resolutions that bring about positive changes. Sometimes you give up an old habit or you start something new.

One great resolution is to get involved with a charitable organization such as FHFH. It will not only make a positive difference in your life, but also in the lives of people struggling with hunger in your community. And if you get involved with FHFH along with other members of your family or your friends, you can strengthen those relationships by working together with the common goal of ending hunger in our country.

There are many ways you can get involved with FHFH:

Start a new FHFH chapter in your area by becoming an FHFH chapter coordinator.
Volunteer to help with an existing FHFH chapter.
Donate deer, elk or livestock to a participating FHFH meat processor.
Give a financial gift to help pay the meat processing costs of donated deer, elk and livestock.
Have a Facebook fundraiser for FHFH.
Share FHFH and our mission on social media (Facebook and Twitter).

We look forward to a new year and continuing our resolve to end hunger.

On behalf of FHFH and all those in our country suffering from hunger, we THANK YOU for your generous support!

Sincerely,

Josh Wilson
Executive Director
Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Venison Chili

1/14/2019

Venison Chili
By Bobbie Jo Wasilko
He Hunts She Cooks
Serves 6

Venison Chili is great for game day or any day! I've created this recipe to be a bit more mild than the "three alarm" type, but you can add as much heat as you like. Make this chili the day ahead and let the flavors really come together for a "winning" combination of spicy, savory, smokey and sweet!

Ingredients

3 lb. Venison Bottom Round (*you can also add 1 pound of ground wild game sausage, if desired)
3/4 pound Bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces (lardons)
1 large Onion, chopped
16 ounces Tomato Sauce
28 ounces, Canned Diced Tomatoes
7 cloves Garlic, minced
1-1/2 cups Beef Stock
1 cup Beer (I used Tecate Mexican Beer)

Dump #1: Mix

2 tbs. Onion Powder
2 tbs. Dried Oregano
2 tsp. Kosher Salt
1 tsp. Black Pepper
1-1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
1-1/2 tsp. Pasilla Chili Powder
1-1/2 tsp. California Chili Powder
1-1/2 tsp. Cayenne Chili Powder

Dump #2: Mix

7 Tbs. Prepared Dona Maria brand Mole, from an 8 ounce jar (substitute 6 ounces 70% dark chocolate)
4 Tbs. Brown Sugar
3/4 tsp. Ground Cumin

Instructions

Bring the Venison to room temperature, 1 hour before cooking.
Cut the venison into 1 inch cubes, and season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces (lardons) and sauté in a large pot until crispy.
Remove the bacon to a plate and leave the drippings in the pot.
Add the cubed venison, a few at a time, and brown over medium-high heat.
Once all the venison is browned, remove it to a bowl.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté over medium-heat for 3 minutes.
Add the browned venison, bacon lardons, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef stock, beer and spice dump #1 to the pot and give it a stir.
Turn the heat down to it's lowest setting and simmer, covered with a lid, stirring occasionally for 2 hours.
Check it after 2 hours for tenderness, it should begin breaking down a bit.
Add spice dump #2 and stir.
If it looks like there is too much liquid, leave the lid on half way to reduce.
Continue simmering for another 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
You want the liquid to reduce to thicken the chili, but not to the point of being dried out.
Refrigerate the chili for at least 24 hours, before serving to allow the flavors to really meld into the chili.

Notes

Add any toppings you like and serve with a side of beans and your favorite cornbread!

*1 pound of ground wild game sausage can be sautéed along with the venison.

Ohio Girl Donates deer to FHFH to Feed the Hungry

1/11/2019

Sarah in Ohio donated an 8-point buck she got during muzzleloader season to FHFH to feed the hungry! Her father has donated deer to FHFH for many years.

Thank you Sarah for caring and helping to feed the hungry!

Black Fork FHFH Provides Over 3,600 Servings of Meat to the Hungry in Ohio

1/10/2019

Darrell Christine, Chapter Coordinator for Black Fork FHFH, and JJ Trumpower, owner of Pinhook Meats, LLC

Black Fork Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and Pinhook Meats, LLC provided over 3,600 servings of nutritious meat to the hungry of Ashland and Richland Counties in Ohio! Nine hundred pounds of deer meat was split between two local food pantries. Hillsdale Cares in Ashland County received half and Lucas Area food pantry in Richland County received the other half.

A big thank you to Darrell Christine, the hunters who donated their harvest and to Pinhook Meats LLC for all the hard work they put into processing the meat.

North Central Indiana FHFH Provides Nutritious Venison to Bona Vista Programs,Inc.

1/10/2019

Left to right: Stacie Smith, Director of Community Lliving at Bona Vista’s downtown location; Doug Martin, North Central Indiana FHFH Chapter Coordinator; and Terry Walker

Thank you FHFH coordinator Doug Martin and the hunters of North Central Indiana for providing nutritious meat to groups like Bona Vista Programs, Inc. who provide services to many children and adults in their community!

Last year, the North Central Indiana FHFH chapter donated the processed meat from six deer to Bona Vista to distribute to those who live in their group homes and supported living homes. This year, North Central Indiana FHFH donated meat from eight deer!

An article about the impact of meat donations from FHFH to Bona Vista Programs, Inc. was featured in the Kokomoperspective.com on January 2, 2019. The article stated, “Do you know what kind of impact that has on the budget? That doesn’t even take into account the warm and fuzzy impact it leaves on the hearts of those receiving it when they know that someone did that just for them. It’s priceless.“ “We are so thankful! It is people like Walker, his friend, Doug Martin and others involved with the organization who make a difference in the communities where they live.” CLICK HERE to read the full article.

Mid-Shore Community Foundation Provides Funding to FHFH

1/3/2019

The Mid-Shore Community Foundation has awarded $5,000 in grant funding to FHFH for chapters serving Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties in Maryland.
This funding will assist FHFH in providing
nutritious meat to the food banks and feeding ministries for the hungry people in those counties.

On behalf of those in Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties who struggle with hunger, we thank the Mid-Shore Community Foundation for their generosity and support of our mission to end hunger.

The Mid-Shore Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that serves individuals, associations and nonprofit organizations in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot Counties. Its' mission is to connect private resources with public needs to enhance the quality of life throughout the Mid-Shore Region.

Inspired by a passion for the hunt and compassion for the hungry, FHFH is committed to addressing the problem of hunger in America. Since 1997 FHFH has provided 19.8 million servings of meat to those in need.

Transforming deer, elk and livestock—God-given renewable resources—into food for the hungry!

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, Inc. | PO Box 323, Williamsport, MD 21795 | Email Us | 866-438-3434
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization | EIN: 52-2151919