Feeding Programs
Hebron Country Pantry, Indiana
Dear Friends at FHFH,
Hebron Country Pantry is a USDA Client Chose Pantry serving the Hebron community. We are presently open the first and third Mondays each month from 9:00-10:00 a.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m. We serve approximately 80 families a month. We are housed in the lower level of the Hebron United Methodist Church. We have strong community support from individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations.
The Boone Township Buyers Group recently purchased a dairy steer at the Porter County Fair to be donated to the Hebron Country Pantry. It was processed by the Butcher Block in Lowell, Indiana. We appreciate very much your assistance with the processing fee.
The past fall we were also blessed with venison through your organization. This was very well received and appreciated by our clients. Thank you very much for all you do.
God bless,
Joyce Steinhilber
Pantry Coordinator
Dear Friends at FHFH,
Hebron Country Pantry is a USDA Client Chose Pantry serving the Hebron community. We are presently open the first and third Mondays each month from 9:00-10:00 a.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m. We serve approximately 80 families a month. We are housed in the lower level of the Hebron United Methodist Church. We have strong community support from individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations.
The Boone Township Buyers Group recently purchased a dairy steer at the Porter County Fair to be donated to the Hebron Country Pantry. It was processed by the Butcher Block in Lowell, Indiana. We appreciate very much your assistance with the processing fee.
The past fall we were also blessed with venison through your organization. This was very well received and appreciated by our clients. Thank you very much for all you do.
God bless,
Joyce Steinhilber
Pantry Coordinator
Photo by Michael Neilson/The Daily Jeffersonian
Meat for 10,000 Donated by Guernsey County FHFH to Food Pantries in Ohio
Guernsey County FHFH in Ohio is making a difference to those in need and.was featured in a news article in the Daily Jeffersonian.
Kathi Albertson is Chapter Coordinator for Guernsey County FHFH. Her Chapter donated more than 50 deer during the past hunting season to those in need in Guernsey, Noble and Harrison County in Ohio. The 50 deer provided 2,500 pounds of venison (10,000 servings) to food banks in the area.
CLICK HERE to read the news article written by Rick Stillion, The Daily Jeffersonian.
Guernsey County FHFH in Ohio is making a difference to those in need and.was featured in a news article in the Daily Jeffersonian.
Kathi Albertson is Chapter Coordinator for Guernsey County FHFH. Her Chapter donated more than 50 deer during the past hunting season to those in need in Guernsey, Noble and Harrison County in Ohio. The 50 deer provided 2,500 pounds of venison (10,000 servings) to food banks in the area.
CLICK HERE to read the news article written by Rick Stillion, The Daily Jeffersonian.
Frederick Community Action Agency (Frederick Food Bank)
Thanks to the tremendous effort of FHFH, the Frederick Community Action Agency was able to provide 800 families a month with fresh meat to feed their families. Our families were especially grateful because we were able to provide healthy meat choice to them daily. We also were able to use some of the venison in our soup kitchen and provide lean, vitamin enriched meat to our homeless in Frederick County who need it the most. We feed anywhere from 80-130 individuals a night in our soup kitchen and with the wide variety of cuts we were able to provide a multitude of meal choices throughout the winter.
Sarah McAleavy,
Coordinator of Food and Nutrition Services for Frederick CAA
Thanks to the tremendous effort of FHFH, the Frederick Community Action Agency was able to provide 800 families a month with fresh meat to feed their families. Our families were especially grateful because we were able to provide healthy meat choice to them daily. We also were able to use some of the venison in our soup kitchen and provide lean, vitamin enriched meat to our homeless in Frederick County who need it the most. We feed anywhere from 80-130 individuals a night in our soup kitchen and with the wide variety of cuts we were able to provide a multitude of meal choices throughout the winter.
Sarah McAleavy,
Coordinator of Food and Nutrition Services for Frederick CAA
Miriam’s Kitchen
Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry reached out to us in 2016 and has been a significant partner for our protein supply in 2016. As the Executive Chef, I am grateful for the partnership and steady supply of high-quality proteins to our guests.
Miriam’s Kitchen is committed to ending chronic homelessness in DC by creating meaningful connections with chronically homeless individuals, placing them in permanent supportive housing, and ensuring they have the necessary support to remain in housing. We advocate for permanent supportive housing as a long-term solution, while meeting short-term needs by providing healthy meals and high quality social services to more than 2,500 chronically homeless individuals each week.
We use about two hundred pounds of meat a week at our operation, all of which comes from donations. If we could continue to have a consistent supply of venison to help offset this large need, it would benefit our guests and the organization greatly. The chef team at Miriam’s Kitchen would be happy to continue to use any and all venison donations we could get from FHFH. The work they are doing not only benefits those who are most in need of the dignity of a restaurant-quality meal, but also betters the environment and DC community at large.
With gratitude,
Cheryl R. Bell
Executive Chef
Miriam’s Kitchen
Washington, DC
Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry reached out to us in 2016 and has been a significant partner for our protein supply in 2016. As the Executive Chef, I am grateful for the partnership and steady supply of high-quality proteins to our guests.
Miriam’s Kitchen is committed to ending chronic homelessness in DC by creating meaningful connections with chronically homeless individuals, placing them in permanent supportive housing, and ensuring they have the necessary support to remain in housing. We advocate for permanent supportive housing as a long-term solution, while meeting short-term needs by providing healthy meals and high quality social services to more than 2,500 chronically homeless individuals each week.
We use about two hundred pounds of meat a week at our operation, all of which comes from donations. If we could continue to have a consistent supply of venison to help offset this large need, it would benefit our guests and the organization greatly. The chef team at Miriam’s Kitchen would be happy to continue to use any and all venison donations we could get from FHFH. The work they are doing not only benefits those who are most in need of the dignity of a restaurant-quality meal, but also betters the environment and DC community at large.
With gratitude,
Cheryl R. Bell
Executive Chef
Miriam’s Kitchen
Washington, DC
Cherry Street Mission Ministries
Thanks to Metroparks of the Toledo Area and Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry for their donation of nearly 10,000 POUNDS of venison! Our Head Chef Kary Jo made Venison Shepard's Pie for dinner last night, and our guests were able to enjoy a delicious meal because of your generosity.
Thanks to Metroparks of the Toledo Area and Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry for their donation of nearly 10,000 POUNDS of venison! Our Head Chef Kary Jo made Venison Shepard's Pie for dinner last night, and our guests were able to enjoy a delicious meal because of your generosity.
Abba House
The North Georgia Foothills chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry made its annual meat donation to the local Abba House food ministry located in Dawsonville. Throughout the fall, hunters in Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin and Hall counties donate harvested deer for processing. The venison is processed and divided into two pound packs by Southers Deer Cooler of Murrayville.
This year Joe Schuster, Chapter Coordinator for North Georgia Foothills FHFH, delivered 200 pounds of protein rich meat to Jennifer Rabun, Director of the Food Ministry at Abba House. "We are so grateful for groups like FHFH to help with our food needs. We'd like to thank all of the hunters that donated deer this season to help with our shelter."
The North Georgia Foothills chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry made its annual meat donation to the local Abba House food ministry located in Dawsonville. Throughout the fall, hunters in Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin and Hall counties donate harvested deer for processing. The venison is processed and divided into two pound packs by Southers Deer Cooler of Murrayville.
This year Joe Schuster, Chapter Coordinator for North Georgia Foothills FHFH, delivered 200 pounds of protein rich meat to Jennifer Rabun, Director of the Food Ministry at Abba House. "We are so grateful for groups like FHFH to help with our food needs. We'd like to thank all of the hunters that donated deer this season to help with our shelter."
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
There are several reasons why receiving deer meat is essential to Hoosier Hills Food Bank. We serve 6 counties in South Central Indiana, over 100 member agencies that serve over 26,000 individuals each year. In total HHFB provides about 14,000 meals on any given day. Unfortunately, finding protein to go with the meals and distributions is a real challenge. In our community we often hear about local foods, healthy local foods and what better source of healthy protein than freshly harvested deer meat. Normally when we receive a donation from KW Deer Processing the product is gone within hours. Places like Indiana Indian Movement in Lawrence County depend on donations like this because it might be the only meat they get for weeks at a time. For that reason we are so appreciative of the partnership with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and we look forward to growing this partnership in the future.
Jake Bruner
Director of Development and Administration
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
Indiana
There are several reasons why receiving deer meat is essential to Hoosier Hills Food Bank. We serve 6 counties in South Central Indiana, over 100 member agencies that serve over 26,000 individuals each year. In total HHFB provides about 14,000 meals on any given day. Unfortunately, finding protein to go with the meals and distributions is a real challenge. In our community we often hear about local foods, healthy local foods and what better source of healthy protein than freshly harvested deer meat. Normally when we receive a donation from KW Deer Processing the product is gone within hours. Places like Indiana Indian Movement in Lawrence County depend on donations like this because it might be the only meat they get for weeks at a time. For that reason we are so appreciative of the partnership with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and we look forward to growing this partnership in the future.
Jake Bruner
Director of Development and Administration
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
Indiana
Great Harvest
We have fed more families than I can remember. It started out with 4 families who I knew personally. All of them large families. I gave all that meat out to these families, then you gave me more.
We fed a drug addict and his family. I didn't want to give it (money) to him because he uses what money he has on drugs. Then I saw
his kids in the car and I was overwhelmed because I knew if he had money those babies wouldn't eat because he would blow it getting high, but if he had meat then the kids would eat. I gave them 30 lbs. of burger.
Another lady has 4 teens, but adopted her sister's kids so she added 4 more kids to her 4. Now it's a family of 10. Both mom and dad work, but struggle. We filled their freezer with 50 lbs. of burger and they were so grateful!
A lady had just had knee replacement. It's just her and she needed a little help. I gave her 20 lbs.
Pots of deer chili were fed to the homeless through the soup kitchen
A widow with a 19 year old son lost her husband in June. I gave 20 lbs. of burger to them. It was crazy because he was a hunter and he always filled the freezer with deer every year.
We have fed several others with 5 lbs. here and there. It's been awesome.
I think we have around 40-50 lbs. left that we will use in the soup kitchen.
Thanks again,
Tony Taylor
Great Harvest
Indiana
We have fed more families than I can remember. It started out with 4 families who I knew personally. All of them large families. I gave all that meat out to these families, then you gave me more.
We fed a drug addict and his family. I didn't want to give it (money) to him because he uses what money he has on drugs. Then I saw
his kids in the car and I was overwhelmed because I knew if he had money those babies wouldn't eat because he would blow it getting high, but if he had meat then the kids would eat. I gave them 30 lbs. of burger.
Another lady has 4 teens, but adopted her sister's kids so she added 4 more kids to her 4. Now it's a family of 10. Both mom and dad work, but struggle. We filled their freezer with 50 lbs. of burger and they were so grateful!
A lady had just had knee replacement. It's just her and she needed a little help. I gave her 20 lbs.
Pots of deer chili were fed to the homeless through the soup kitchen
A widow with a 19 year old son lost her husband in June. I gave 20 lbs. of burger to them. It was crazy because he was a hunter and he always filled the freezer with deer every year.
We have fed several others with 5 lbs. here and there. It's been awesome.
I think we have around 40-50 lbs. left that we will use in the soup kitchen.
Thanks again,
Tony Taylor
Great Harvest
Indiana
Linton Food Pantry
To the Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry,
Thank you so much for the meat. It was such a blessing. Helping feed the hunger in people is always worthwhile and you will truly be blessed for that. We appreciate all of you.
God bless you and the others,
Brenda Padgett
Linton Food Pantry
Linton, Indiana
To the Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry,
Thank you so much for the meat. It was such a blessing. Helping feed the hunger in people is always worthwhile and you will truly be blessed for that. We appreciate all of you.
God bless you and the others,
Brenda Padgett
Linton Food Pantry
Linton, Indiana
First Baptist Church Food Pantry
FHFH,
First Baptist Church food pantry was so thankful to receive your generous donation. Having frozen meat on hand allows us to meet the needs of those being served.
Thank you for partnering with us to share God’s love in our community.
Blessings,
FBC Food Pantry
Indiana
FHFH,
First Baptist Church food pantry was so thankful to receive your generous donation. Having frozen meat on hand allows us to meet the needs of those being served.
Thank you for partnering with us to share God’s love in our community.
Blessings,
FBC Food Pantry
Indiana
Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Helps Manna Food Center Feed Families
by Jenna Umbriac, Manna Food Center
Thanks to a collaboration with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) we were able to fund the processing of three locally raised steer, that's more than 350 pounds of grass-fed beef cuts. The steer were generously donated by Keith Ohlinger of Heritage Hill Farm in Howard County. Lower in saturated fat, higher in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, grass-fed meat is a valuable, but typically cost-prohibitive item for Manna to procure. Were it not for the support of FHFH, this quality protein would never have made it from farm to food bank.
by Jenna Umbriac, Manna Food Center
Thanks to a collaboration with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) we were able to fund the processing of three locally raised steer, that's more than 350 pounds of grass-fed beef cuts. The steer were generously donated by Keith Ohlinger of Heritage Hill Farm in Howard County. Lower in saturated fat, higher in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, grass-fed meat is a valuable, but typically cost-prohibitive item for Manna to procure. Were it not for the support of FHFH, this quality protein would never have made it from farm to food bank.
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This is not Manna's first time working with FHFH. Every year hunters across Maryland harvest more deer than they can eat or share with their friends and family. Additionally, farmers are issued management permits to reduce deer numbers that are damaging their crop yields. Farmers and hunters donate their deer or livestock to inspected, approved meat processors that participate with FHFH and Manna picks up the lean protein and shares it with families we serve. On the day of this writing, we picked up over 1,200 pounds of FHFH-provided venison, enough protein for over 6,000 meals!
A Manna Food Center client responded about the venison distribution: “This is the greatest find! I was super excited to see the venison in my box today. I can't wait to cook it. Thank you very much to the people who donated it. I hope this remains a staple each month in season."
We want to continue to provide healthful meat options like these and FHFH is critical to that mission. Please consider supporting FHFH in their important work!
A Manna Food Center client responded about the venison distribution: “This is the greatest find! I was super excited to see the venison in my box today. I can't wait to cook it. Thank you very much to the people who donated it. I hope this remains a staple each month in season."
We want to continue to provide healthful meat options like these and FHFH is critical to that mission. Please consider supporting FHFH in their important work!
Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Grateful for Venison Donations
The Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry is grateful to the Blue Ridge North Carolina FHFH chapter for the donation of 400 pounds of venison which they have been providing for a number of years. Our clients are always pleased to get meat and fresh produce. We currently have 3,300 clients who have been helped over the past four years. They need help with food, clothing, utility and medical assistance. Last year we provided more than 18,000 client services. It costs $48,000 a year to keep staples on our pantry shelves. Without community support we could not help those in need.
Sincerely,
Jean
The Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry is grateful to the Blue Ridge North Carolina FHFH chapter for the donation of 400 pounds of venison which they have been providing for a number of years. Our clients are always pleased to get meat and fresh produce. We currently have 3,300 clients who have been helped over the past four years. They need help with food, clothing, utility and medical assistance. Last year we provided more than 18,000 client services. It costs $48,000 a year to keep staples on our pantry shelves. Without community support we could not help those in need.
Sincerely,
Jean
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Kokomo Rescue Mission Receives Much Needed Venison
We are so very grateful to you and Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry for agreeing to pay the processing charges for deer that are donated to the Mission. On behalf of the Kokomo Rescue Mission and those we serve, than you so very much for having the heart to feed the hungry and including Howard County in this blessing.
In 2014, eighteen deer were donated to the Mission. This donation means that the people who come to the Kokomo Rescue Mission will be fed good and lean meat. Thank you to Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry for being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. You have demonstrated His love and showing so many people that they are important and that they matter.
Please feel free to stop by our facility and take a tour the next time you come to Kokomo. Thank you again, not only for the deer meat that we will receive, but also for showing just how great our God is.
Blessings,
Van C. Taylor, Executive Director
Kokomo Rescue Mission
We are so very grateful to you and Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry for agreeing to pay the processing charges for deer that are donated to the Mission. On behalf of the Kokomo Rescue Mission and those we serve, than you so very much for having the heart to feed the hungry and including Howard County in this blessing.
In 2014, eighteen deer were donated to the Mission. This donation means that the people who come to the Kokomo Rescue Mission will be fed good and lean meat. Thank you to Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry for being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. You have demonstrated His love and showing so many people that they are important and that they matter.
Please feel free to stop by our facility and take a tour the next time you come to Kokomo. Thank you again, not only for the deer meat that we will receive, but also for showing just how great our God is.
Blessings,
Van C. Taylor, Executive Director
Kokomo Rescue Mission
Robinson Area Food Pantry in Illinois Benefits from Venison Donations
Jimmy Nees, Coordinator for Easter Illinois FHFH, received this note of appreciation from the Robinson Area Food Pantry for the donation of 192 pounds of venison:
The Robinson Area Food Pantry would like to thank you for your recent donation. During the year 2014, the Food Pantry fed 12,407 people a total of 86,849 meals.
Your donation is very much appreciated. The community’s needy persons are benefiting.
Barbara Newlin
Secretary
Jimmy Nees, Coordinator for Easter Illinois FHFH, received this note of appreciation from the Robinson Area Food Pantry for the donation of 192 pounds of venison:
The Robinson Area Food Pantry would like to thank you for your recent donation. During the year 2014, the Food Pantry fed 12,407 people a total of 86,849 meals.
Your donation is very much appreciated. The community’s needy persons are benefiting.
Barbara Newlin
Secretary
Donated Venison Appreciated by Table of Grace
It was shared that FHFH donated venison is often the only or primary source of meat that Table of Grace has to serve struggling members of the community.
Thanks so much to the “Table of Grace” feeding program operating out of the Essex United Methodist Church.
It was shared that FHFH donated venison is often the only or primary source of meat that Table of Grace has to serve struggling members of the community.
Thanks so much to the “Table of Grace” feeding program operating out of the Essex United Methodist Church.
“Loves and Fishes” Ministry Gives Thanks
Our sincere thanks for the overwhelming large amount of venison brought into our St. Mary’s County. Our “Loves and Fishes” ministry at First Saints Community Church at St. Paul’s in Leonardtown, MD was a recipient. Many lives are touched and the venison was welcomed and enjoyed by those who come for a meal. We are truly grateful for this loving donation you made to this worthy cause of helping those in our community who are less fortunate.
May God truly bless each of you today and always.
Alice Lavender, Secretary
Our sincere thanks for the overwhelming large amount of venison brought into our St. Mary’s County. Our “Loves and Fishes” ministry at First Saints Community Church at St. Paul’s in Leonardtown, MD was a recipient. Many lives are touched and the venison was welcomed and enjoyed by those who come for a meal. We are truly grateful for this loving donation you made to this worthy cause of helping those in our community who are less fortunate.
May God truly bless each of you today and always.
Alice Lavender, Secretary
Food Pantry in Cass County, Indiana Blessed to Receive Venison
On behalf of the staff, the volunteers, and especially the clients; we would like to thank Mr. Worman and his crew for their generous donation of venison. The smile on the clients face when they were able to receive "good meat" was contagious to the volunteers and staff. The joy spread amongst everyone. One lady, on a very high protein diet, was almost in tears to see such a generous donation made. She even said it's good people willing to help others that makes this world go round.
Personally, this new fight against hunger has been a major success and blessing in the Cass County Community.
Thanks again!
Kayla Escobar, Food Pantry Manager, Indiana
On behalf of the staff, the volunteers, and especially the clients; we would like to thank Mr. Worman and his crew for their generous donation of venison. The smile on the clients face when they were able to receive "good meat" was contagious to the volunteers and staff. The joy spread amongst everyone. One lady, on a very high protein diet, was almost in tears to see such a generous donation made. She even said it's good people willing to help others that makes this world go round.
Personally, this new fight against hunger has been a major success and blessing in the Cass County Community.
Thanks again!
Kayla Escobar, Food Pantry Manager, Indiana
Salvation Army Shelter Gives Shout Out to FHFH on Their Facebook Page
Salvation Army Shelter for Women and Children gave a “shout out” on their Facebook page to Indiana FHFH for donating 400 pounds of venison to their shelter!
That was a cost savings of around $3,700 for their food budget.
Thank you to FHFH for this wonderful and unexpected blessing!
Salvation Army Shelter for Women and Children gave a “shout out” on their Facebook page to Indiana FHFH for donating 400 pounds of venison to their shelter!
That was a cost savings of around $3,700 for their food budget.
Thank you to FHFH for this wonderful and unexpected blessing!
Ohio Food Pantry Appreciates Venison Donation
To the Wayne County (Ohio) FHFH:
We at Old Mother Hubbard's Cupboard thank you for the venison which you shared with us this past deer season. Last year you helped us reach an unknown goal of feeding over 12,771 people from our two sites here in Wayne County.
May those who “have” share with your organization as generously as you have with ours.
Washing Feet,
Timothy D. Miller
To the Wayne County (Ohio) FHFH:
We at Old Mother Hubbard's Cupboard thank you for the venison which you shared with us this past deer season. Last year you helped us reach an unknown goal of feeding over 12,771 people from our two sites here in Wayne County.
May those who “have” share with your organization as generously as you have with ours.
Washing Feet,
Timothy D. Miller
Hunters
Does Donated to Feed the Hungry in Ohio
In the opening weekend of Ohio's archery season, my wife and I both tagged does just minutes apart out of the same tree. We kept one for our freezer, and donated the other to FHFH (Defiance County Chapter). We will be donating any additional harvests this season to FHFH as well.
Josh Turnbull
In the opening weekend of Ohio's archery season, my wife and I both tagged does just minutes apart out of the same tree. We kept one for our freezer, and donated the other to FHFH (Defiance County Chapter). We will be donating any additional harvests this season to FHFH as well.
Josh Turnbull
Buck Donated to FHFH
On January 15th, God blessed me with an opportunity to harvest a nice buck and to help feed the hungry. It was a long shot at 53 yards, just before dark, with my Stryker Crossbow. I practiced all year for a shot like this and finally I got my chance. This buck is very special to me since it’s my first January buck ever, and my first late season donation to FHFH.
I was hoping for a buck like this all season and passed on some other deer this year, but on this day I changed my mind to take what ever mature buck or doe that God could offer me to donate to FHFH. I truly believe that God always gives us what we need in all aspects of our life (it was my selfish need to get a buck). It’s not always what we want and when we want it, but it’s what we need according to God’s plan. As long as we can keep our faith and trust, God will deliver what we need when we need it.
Thanks for reading my story. May God bless your life and your hunting season in 2011!
David R. McMullen, Sr.
Anne Arundel County Maryland FHFH Coordinator
On January 15th, God blessed me with an opportunity to harvest a nice buck and to help feed the hungry. It was a long shot at 53 yards, just before dark, with my Stryker Crossbow. I practiced all year for a shot like this and finally I got my chance. This buck is very special to me since it’s my first January buck ever, and my first late season donation to FHFH.
I was hoping for a buck like this all season and passed on some other deer this year, but on this day I changed my mind to take what ever mature buck or doe that God could offer me to donate to FHFH. I truly believe that God always gives us what we need in all aspects of our life (it was my selfish need to get a buck). It’s not always what we want and when we want it, but it’s what we need according to God’s plan. As long as we can keep our faith and trust, God will deliver what we need when we need it.
Thanks for reading my story. May God bless your life and your hunting season in 2011!
David R. McMullen, Sr.
Anne Arundel County Maryland FHFH Coordinator
Like Father Like Son
Luke has enjoyed hunting since he was 6 years old. Now 13, he has harvested around a dozen deer total. He truly enjoys the outdoors, and I enjoy spending the extra time with him in the woods and afield.
I truly believe in hunting with my son not for him—a comment I heard somewhere in the industry many years ago. I believe that the youth among us are the future of our hunting heritage, and we as mentors, conservationists, parents and role models should take every opportunity to share our time in the outdoors with them.
Although still young, Luke has come to understand many things in life as a result of his volunteering with FHFH. He has seen first-hand what our efforts do for our communities, our state and the families who benefit from our efforts.
While most kids spend their "off time" on computer games and with friends, Luke, when not playing soccer, has chosen to volunteer his time in the outdoors to further our cause.
He has personally chosen to donate EVERY deer he has harvested into our feeding program!
Allen Dunlap
Northwest Ohio FHFH Coordinator
Luke has enjoyed hunting since he was 6 years old. Now 13, he has harvested around a dozen deer total. He truly enjoys the outdoors, and I enjoy spending the extra time with him in the woods and afield.
I truly believe in hunting with my son not for him—a comment I heard somewhere in the industry many years ago. I believe that the youth among us are the future of our hunting heritage, and we as mentors, conservationists, parents and role models should take every opportunity to share our time in the outdoors with them.
Although still young, Luke has come to understand many things in life as a result of his volunteering with FHFH. He has seen first-hand what our efforts do for our communities, our state and the families who benefit from our efforts.
While most kids spend their "off time" on computer games and with friends, Luke, when not playing soccer, has chosen to volunteer his time in the outdoors to further our cause.
He has personally chosen to donate EVERY deer he has harvested into our feeding program!
Allen Dunlap
Northwest Ohio FHFH Coordinator
Noah Donates His First Antlered Deer to FHFH
Last night in Kentucky, Noah harvested his first antlered deer! This was a deer that the property owner had on trail camera and wanted to harvest due to the odd spike on the right. This was the only deer we saw last night, and Noah put a great shot on it from 82 yards.
To say Noah was excited was an understatement. He was ecstatic! As you might imagine it was very special for us to have that time together. He is still on cloud nine today. After he inspected the deer, one of his first questions was “How many people do you think this one will feed?” My answer was short, “A lot.” We weighed the deer last night at 65 pounds, so I estimated about 80 pounds of meat. Noah is looking forward to having the rack mounted and the meat donated.
We know this would not have been possible without our God. Noah said he had been praying for a buck and wondered why it had taken so long to get one. I told him that God was teaching him patience and that all things happen with God’s timing, not our own. He said that God has definitely taught him patience. A great lesson for a young boy who will be a great man, in God’s time.
Jason Boyd
Southern Indiana FHFH Coordinator
Last night in Kentucky, Noah harvested his first antlered deer! This was a deer that the property owner had on trail camera and wanted to harvest due to the odd spike on the right. This was the only deer we saw last night, and Noah put a great shot on it from 82 yards.
To say Noah was excited was an understatement. He was ecstatic! As you might imagine it was very special for us to have that time together. He is still on cloud nine today. After he inspected the deer, one of his first questions was “How many people do you think this one will feed?” My answer was short, “A lot.” We weighed the deer last night at 65 pounds, so I estimated about 80 pounds of meat. Noah is looking forward to having the rack mounted and the meat donated.
We know this would not have been possible without our God. Noah said he had been praying for a buck and wondered why it had taken so long to get one. I told him that God was teaching him patience and that all things happen with God’s timing, not our own. He said that God has definitely taught him patience. A great lesson for a young boy who will be a great man, in God’s time.
Jason Boyd
Southern Indiana FHFH Coordinator
“Taking Children Afield”
This season I was blessed enough to be able to take Luke's sister (Allyson) out for her first successful deer hunt! I guess it's a family tradition as she was fortunate enough to harvest her first deer and donate it to FHFH! I am truly blessed to have such great children. They both understand the compassion and stewardship that is involved in our feeding ministry, and how it correlates with hunting and harvesting; then the subsequent donation of an animal for those less fortunate or simply in need.
While this was not Allyson's first hunt, she was persistent and over the course of about 5 hunts, accomplished her goal of harvesting a deer for those less fortunate. The other hunts, "non productive"? I say NO! Although we spent many hours afield this season, until this harvest, the score was deer- three, Ally- zero.
I don't consider it a "waste of time." These other hunts were a great time to mentor, educate and re-connect with my daughter. You see, in this day and age of cell phones, work, busy schedules, school events and the fact that our kids are growing up too fast, I appreciate a weekend alone in a blind, just her and I sharing stories and reconnecting! All too often I see peoples’ schedules get so busy that they don't have or take the time to give one on one attention to their children. This is what they want and need; regardless of how they act or pretend to understand a parents busy schedule.
And let me say one thing, while as a grown up who feels they need a weekend away, or a guy’s weekend to recharge, many kids are left alone to find their own way or things to do to keep busy. Some of these choices are not healthy ones. They aren't young forever, and sharing any experience outdoors only fosters a healthier ideal of how to spend a weekend and what one can do with their time.
A friend commented, “That he could think of a dozen other things to do” rather than spend an unsuccessful weekend hunting. I would challenge that comment. While we strive for success, I feel hunting with a son, daughter or any youth interested in the outdoors, is more about the experience than the success.
Allen Dunlap
Northwest Ohio FHFH Coordinator
This season I was blessed enough to be able to take Luke's sister (Allyson) out for her first successful deer hunt! I guess it's a family tradition as she was fortunate enough to harvest her first deer and donate it to FHFH! I am truly blessed to have such great children. They both understand the compassion and stewardship that is involved in our feeding ministry, and how it correlates with hunting and harvesting; then the subsequent donation of an animal for those less fortunate or simply in need.
While this was not Allyson's first hunt, she was persistent and over the course of about 5 hunts, accomplished her goal of harvesting a deer for those less fortunate. The other hunts, "non productive"? I say NO! Although we spent many hours afield this season, until this harvest, the score was deer- three, Ally- zero.
I don't consider it a "waste of time." These other hunts were a great time to mentor, educate and re-connect with my daughter. You see, in this day and age of cell phones, work, busy schedules, school events and the fact that our kids are growing up too fast, I appreciate a weekend alone in a blind, just her and I sharing stories and reconnecting! All too often I see peoples’ schedules get so busy that they don't have or take the time to give one on one attention to their children. This is what they want and need; regardless of how they act or pretend to understand a parents busy schedule.
And let me say one thing, while as a grown up who feels they need a weekend away, or a guy’s weekend to recharge, many kids are left alone to find their own way or things to do to keep busy. Some of these choices are not healthy ones. They aren't young forever, and sharing any experience outdoors only fosters a healthier ideal of how to spend a weekend and what one can do with their time.
A friend commented, “That he could think of a dozen other things to do” rather than spend an unsuccessful weekend hunting. I would challenge that comment. While we strive for success, I feel hunting with a son, daughter or any youth interested in the outdoors, is more about the experience than the success.
Allen Dunlap
Northwest Ohio FHFH Coordinator
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Sam’s Club Teams Up With FHFH
For the 5th Consecutive year, Sam's Club 6544 in Loveland, Ohio has teamed with the Southwest Ohio Chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry to supply venison to local food banks and feeding ministries in Cincinnati. The Loveland Sam's Club donated $1000 through the Hunger Relief Grant program. Thank you Sam's Club!
Pictured from left to right are Sam's Club associates Matt Wilkes, Sara Briggs, Southwest Ohio FHFH Coordinator Don Distler, associates Theresa Sutherland and Vickie Dosier, Sam's Club Manager Mitch Rath and Southwest Ohio FHFH Coordinator Donald Boling.
For the 5th Consecutive year, Sam's Club 6544 in Loveland, Ohio has teamed with the Southwest Ohio Chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry to supply venison to local food banks and feeding ministries in Cincinnati. The Loveland Sam's Club donated $1000 through the Hunger Relief Grant program. Thank you Sam's Club!
Pictured from left to right are Sam's Club associates Matt Wilkes, Sara Briggs, Southwest Ohio FHFH Coordinator Don Distler, associates Theresa Sutherland and Vickie Dosier, Sam's Club Manager Mitch Rath and Southwest Ohio FHFH Coordinator Donald Boling.
Chamblee, Georgia Walmart Awards Grant to North Atlanta FHFH
FHFH North Atlanta Coordinator, Carson Saville, (center) received a $1,000 community grant from the Walmart store in Chamblee, Georgia.
Special thanks to the Walmart Foundation for their local grants program that provides millions of dollars annually to local charities serving communities nationwide!
FHFH North Atlanta Coordinator, Carson Saville, (center) received a $1,000 community grant from the Walmart store in Chamblee, Georgia.
Special thanks to the Walmart Foundation for their local grants program that provides millions of dollars annually to local charities serving communities nationwide!
Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Receives $25,000 Grant from the Walmart Foundation to Support Indiana Hunger Relief
Donation brings nutritious donated meats to the Hoosier state
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – January 22, 2016 – Today, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to assist with the organizations hunger relief effort in the state of Indiana. Specifically, this grant will positively impact the local community by enabling FHFH to provide nutritious meat from donated deer and livestock to feeding programs and ministries that serve the needy of the state.
“We are very grateful for this contribution which will assist our chapters in their efforts to enable hunters and farmers provide protein-rich meat to the hungry of Indiana,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “The Walmart Foundation is a wonderful partner in our mission to address the problem of hunger in Indiana and across America.”
Donation brings nutritious donated meats to the Hoosier state
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – January 22, 2016 – Today, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to assist with the organizations hunger relief effort in the state of Indiana. Specifically, this grant will positively impact the local community by enabling FHFH to provide nutritious meat from donated deer and livestock to feeding programs and ministries that serve the needy of the state.
“We are very grateful for this contribution which will assist our chapters in their efforts to enable hunters and farmers provide protein-rich meat to the hungry of Indiana,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “The Walmart Foundation is a wonderful partner in our mission to address the problem of hunger in Indiana and across America.”
The grant was presented to FHFH during a check presentation ceremony held today at Hoosier Hills Food Bank. During the ceremony Walmart Market Manager Corey Langston and Store Manager Rachel Stenson spoke about the importance of giving back in the Hoosier state. in the photo are from left to right: John Mollet (Central Indiana FHFH Coordinator), Ian Munnoch (Monroe/Brown County FHFH Coordinator), Ken Worman (Cass County FHFH Coordinator), Bryan McFadden (Northwest Indiana FHFH Coordinator), Rachel Stenson (Walmart Store Manager), Jake Bruner (Operations Director Hoosier Hills Food Bank), and Kelby Waldrip (K.W. Custom Deer Processing)
“At the Walmart Foundation, we understand that organizations such as FHFH are essential to building stronger communities. They share our values and are committed to Hoosiers in need live better,” said Langston. “Through this donation, we are hopeful that residents in Indiana will have greater access to nutritious meets from donated deer and livestock.”
FHFH gives hunters and farmers in Indiana the opportunity to donate deer and livestock to over 29 participating butcher shops for processing and distribution to food banks, shelters, soup kitchens and ministries that feed the hungry. The organization raises financial support to pay the meat processing bills. Currently there are 13 local FHFH chapters in the state.
The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations that create opportunities so people can live better, awarding grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S.
To be considered for support, perspective grantee organizations must submit applications through the Walmart Foundation State Giving Program’s online grant application. Applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in order to meet the program’s minimum eligibility criteria. Additional information about the program’s funding guidelines and application process are available online at www.walmartfoundation.org/stategiving.
As part of Walmart’s $2 billion commitment to fight hunger through 2015, Walmart donated 21.4 million pounds of food to local food banks—nearly 18 million meals in the last fiscal year in Indiana. In fact, Walmart reached $260 million in cash and $2.6 billing in in-kind donations nationwide, delivering on its commitment one year early. Additionally, just in the last fiscal year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave $40 million to Indiana nonprofits. For more information on Walmart’s fight against hunger, visit http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/hunger.
About Farmers And Hunters Feeding The Hungry
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. Established in 1997, FHFH enables hunters and farmers in states nationwide to provide nutritious meat to feed the hungry of their communities.
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, career opportunity and women's economic empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. Walmart has donated more than 1 billion meals to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart's giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
“At the Walmart Foundation, we understand that organizations such as FHFH are essential to building stronger communities. They share our values and are committed to Hoosiers in need live better,” said Langston. “Through this donation, we are hopeful that residents in Indiana will have greater access to nutritious meets from donated deer and livestock.”
FHFH gives hunters and farmers in Indiana the opportunity to donate deer and livestock to over 29 participating butcher shops for processing and distribution to food banks, shelters, soup kitchens and ministries that feed the hungry. The organization raises financial support to pay the meat processing bills. Currently there are 13 local FHFH chapters in the state.
The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations that create opportunities so people can live better, awarding grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S.
To be considered for support, perspective grantee organizations must submit applications through the Walmart Foundation State Giving Program’s online grant application. Applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in order to meet the program’s minimum eligibility criteria. Additional information about the program’s funding guidelines and application process are available online at www.walmartfoundation.org/stategiving.
As part of Walmart’s $2 billion commitment to fight hunger through 2015, Walmart donated 21.4 million pounds of food to local food banks—nearly 18 million meals in the last fiscal year in Indiana. In fact, Walmart reached $260 million in cash and $2.6 billing in in-kind donations nationwide, delivering on its commitment one year early. Additionally, just in the last fiscal year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave $40 million to Indiana nonprofits. For more information on Walmart’s fight against hunger, visit http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/hunger.
About Farmers And Hunters Feeding The Hungry
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. Established in 1997, FHFH enables hunters and farmers in states nationwide to provide nutritious meat to feed the hungry of their communities.
- Click here to donate financially (tax deductible) to FHFH.
- To donate venison or livestock, click here to find a participating meat processor in your state.
- To find out how your corporation or organization can become a Partner with FHFH, call (301) 739-3000 or e-mail staff@fhfh.org.
- If you wish to volunteer your time working for FHFH, please call us at (301) 739-3000 or email us at staff@fhfh.org.
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, career opportunity and women's economic empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. Walmart has donated more than 1 billion meals to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart's giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry Receives Walmart Grant for FHFH in North Carolina
Asheville, NC, October 30, 2014
Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) received a $30,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation. Through this grant, the FHFH will be able to provide additional protein-rich meat to people in need across North Carolina.
“We are deeply appreciative of this support from the Walmart Foundation for North Carolina FHFH Chapters. An estimated 70,000 additional servings of nutritious meat to the hungry of North Carolina will allow us to expand the number of food relief groups and organizations served,” said Matt Wilson, FHFH Program and Development Director.
“Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are delighted to support the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry,” said Brooke Mueller, Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations, Walmart. “Walmart understands the importance of this organization and its role in providing nutritious food to those in need.”
The donation totals received by existing and potential new FHFH chapters can be increased greatly by approximately 350 deer this fall and winter season. The funding support from the Walmart Foundation will also aid in the recruiting of new local program coordinators and qualified meat processors to participate with FHFH in the effort to feed the hungry of North Carolina.
Asheville, NC, October 30, 2014
Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) received a $30,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation. Through this grant, the FHFH will be able to provide additional protein-rich meat to people in need across North Carolina.
“We are deeply appreciative of this support from the Walmart Foundation for North Carolina FHFH Chapters. An estimated 70,000 additional servings of nutritious meat to the hungry of North Carolina will allow us to expand the number of food relief groups and organizations served,” said Matt Wilson, FHFH Program and Development Director.
“Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are delighted to support the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry,” said Brooke Mueller, Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations, Walmart. “Walmart understands the importance of this organization and its role in providing nutritious food to those in need.”
The donation totals received by existing and potential new FHFH chapters can be increased greatly by approximately 350 deer this fall and winter season. The funding support from the Walmart Foundation will also aid in the recruiting of new local program coordinators and qualified meat processors to participate with FHFH in the effort to feed the hungry of North Carolina.
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts that draw on the strengths of Walmart in the arenas of sustainability, economic opportunity, and community. As part of our commitment to creating a more sustainable food system worldwide, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States. They recently exceeded a $2 billion goal to fight hunger one year ahead of schedule and have donated more than 1.5 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit www.foundation.walmart.com.
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts that draw on the strengths of Walmart in the arenas of sustainability, economic opportunity, and community. As part of our commitment to creating a more sustainable food system worldwide, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States. They recently exceeded a $2 billion goal to fight hunger one year ahead of schedule and have donated more than 1.5 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit www.foundation.walmart.com.
FHFH Volunteers
Feeding Hungry People is the Most Rewarding Thing
John and Beth Mollet have been volunteer coordinators for FHFH since 2005. Their chapter, Central Indiana FHFH, serves Hamilton, Marion, Hancock, Henry and Madison counties.
"Knowing that we've provided for hungry people is the most rewarding, children in particular. We both have a heart for the child and the elderly, and there are a lot of people out there that don't have food," John said. "Stats say one in five children go to bed hungry, and feeding hungry people is the most rewarding thing."
John and Beth Mollet have been volunteer coordinators for FHFH since 2005. Their chapter, Central Indiana FHFH, serves Hamilton, Marion, Hancock, Henry and Madison counties.
"Knowing that we've provided for hungry people is the most rewarding, children in particular. We both have a heart for the child and the elderly, and there are a lot of people out there that don't have food," John said. "Stats say one in five children go to bed hungry, and feeding hungry people is the most rewarding thing."
FHFH Is a Family Ministry
Matt Coblentz, our new Chapter Coordinator for Lehigh Valley FHFH in Pennsylvania, was "blown away" when his wife Kelly and daughter Julia asked to help him out at the Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo!
Kelly told him they wanted to help because "FHFH is a family ministry. It fits what we all love to do!"
Matt Coblentz, our new Chapter Coordinator for Lehigh Valley FHFH in Pennsylvania, was "blown away" when his wife Kelly and daughter Julia asked to help him out at the Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo!
Kelly told him they wanted to help because "FHFH is a family ministry. It fits what we all love to do!"
Coordinator Ken Worman Blessed to be a Part of FHFH
Ken Worman, Coordinator for Cass County FHFH in Indiana says, “This is what makes being a part of such an awesome Christian Organization (FHFH) so special and rewarding; the feeling you get helping God to feed His people is so unbelievable. I am so blessed just being a part of FHFH.
We don't realize how well we have it, until you go visit a pantry or mission. Being such a small piece of the puzzle can make your heart and mind feel so huge.
God bless all of the FHFH staff, the coordinators, deer processors, pantries and all people involved in helping to feed our hungry in the greatest nation of all - the USA."
Ken Worman, Coordinator for Cass County FHFH in Indiana says, “This is what makes being a part of such an awesome Christian Organization (FHFH) so special and rewarding; the feeling you get helping God to feed His people is so unbelievable. I am so blessed just being a part of FHFH.
We don't realize how well we have it, until you go visit a pantry or mission. Being such a small piece of the puzzle can make your heart and mind feel so huge.
God bless all of the FHFH staff, the coordinators, deer processors, pantries and all people involved in helping to feed our hungry in the greatest nation of all - the USA."
Sharing A Passion for God and the Great Outdoors!
Tim Fisher, Co-Cordinator for Southwest Ohio FHFH, says "I enjoy being an FHFH coordinator because it brings me closer to people like myself who share a passion for God and the great outdoors. Furthermore, I believe there comes a time in every hunters life that they have a desire to give back. FHFH does just that, and actually sheds positive light to the minds of the anti and non-hunting public. It's such a rewarding feeling to help others and not just ourselves!
Tim Fisher, Co-Cordinator for Southwest Ohio FHFH, says "I enjoy being an FHFH coordinator because it brings me closer to people like myself who share a passion for God and the great outdoors. Furthermore, I believe there comes a time in every hunters life that they have a desire to give back. FHFH does just that, and actually sheds positive light to the minds of the anti and non-hunting public. It's such a rewarding feeling to help others and not just ourselves!
