Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Help us put nutritious meat on the plates of hungry children and families nationwide. We pay the butchering fees for processing deer, elk and livestock donated by hunters and farmers.

How do you help people in my community?

Most of the deer and other big-game animals donated to FHFH are processed in the same county where they are harvested. The meat is then picked up for distribution by food banks and feeding agencies in the same area. This means that when a hunter donates his or her deer to FHFH, they know that someone in their own county will benefit from the meat. A listing of our Coordinators and participating butchers can be found in the “Local FHFH” section at www.fhfh.org.

Why do you need my support?

FHFH is the only organization that is recruiting, equipping, and supporting local Coordinators nationwide to enable hunters and landowners to donate deer, elk and livestock to feed the hungry. A gift of any size is significant. FHFH supplies manuals, literature, and other materials to the local Coordinators. FHFH pays the processing fees for having donated deer and other big-game cut, packaged and frozen by licensed, inspected butcher shops. This removes a major obstacle to deer donation. Many people wouldn't donate if they had to give up their deer AND pay to have it processed!

How can I be sure that you will use my money wisely and won't waste it?

Over 85% of our expenses go directly to providing program services. Our small staff spends much of its time supporting the volunteer Coordinators who make FHFH happen in their areas. Staff salaries are based on those of similar positions in the local public school system. Our office space is provided by a local business, and most of our advertising is donated by the magazines and television production companies that believe in the organization. Our financial records are reviewed and audited annually by an independent CPA and financial responsibilities within the organization are shared by a variety of unrelated persons.

Can I Volunteer? How?

We welcome volunteers! Some people are serving as local program coordinators while others distribute information about the program to their friends and families as well as to local churches, businesses and other organizations. Please call us at 301-739-3000 or email us at staff@fhfh.org to find out more about volunteer opportunities.