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.

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.”

​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.

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 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!