Hunters’ support for the hungry growing in Texas
Texas is blessed with an abundance of wildlife resources and a population of quality outdoors men and women who are worthy stewards of the lands. Each year, many of our state’s hunters harvest game to nourish their families and willingly share the excess with others.
One excellent way to spread the wealth of the harvest is by donating your surplus fish and game to organizations that help the needy. One of the oldest in the state is Hunters for the Hungry and their mission is “to provide a healthy source of protein to Texans who need assistance in obtaining well balanced, nutritious meals.” Last year, Hunters for the Hungry reported a “banner year” by donating over 175,000 pounds of game to over 90 food assistance providers. These donations went to single parents, elderly poor, the handicapped as well others who suffered temporary personal and financial setbacks.
Another great organization founded by an association of hunters is Hunters’ Harvest. Hunters’ Harvest is a group of people that utilize their skill, expertise and love of hunting and fishing to encourage hunters to donate fish and game to a network of ministries across the state. Hunters’ Harvest sponsors events like ”Clean out your Freezer Day” with local businesses and hunting organizations in order to collect game for their work.
Hunters can help during hunting season by taking their legally harvested game and fish to participating meat processors and drop off centers listed on their respective websites. You can also help with your donations by contacting them directly as well.
Hunting season begins in just a few months. Please take time to visit the websites of these organizations and do two things. First, make as generous of a monetary donation that you can afford towards their work. Second, make note of the locations where you can drop off your excess game for the benefit of your neighbors who need it most. It will do your heart and soul some good!
