A milestone for the program was met this deer season with historic numbers from generous hunters who donated—an all-time high—3,116 deer.
Record-Breaking 25th Year for Hunters for the Hungry
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Hunters for the Hungry
Michael Butler Looks Back On 20 Years as CEO
It’s been an eventful 20 years for Michael, and he is nowhere near done with his work in conservation.
Hunters for the Hungry Distributes 500,000+ Servings of Protein to Those in Need
Tennessee Wildlife Federation received more than 2,500 deer donations to its Hunters for the Hungry program during the 2021–2022 season. These donations provided Tennesseans in need with more than half a million servings of fresh venison.
Hunters for the Hungry Aids in Tornado Relief
This week, thanks to the generosity of hunters and processors who participate in Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry and our own Matt Simcox and Amy Hall, we were able to support Tennessee tornado relief efforts.
Deer Processors: The Heart Behind Hunters for the Hungry
In his 15 years with the program, Keith Clow has processed 530 deer providing 90,000 servings of protein to locals in need.
Hunters Can Donate Their Deer to Feed Tennessee Families in Need
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is now accepting deer donations for the 2021 deer season. More than 55 deer processors across the state are accepting donations of deer to feed Tennessee families in need.
Hunters for the Hungry Provides 569,000 Servings of Protein to Neighbors in Need
This season, Tennessee deer hunters and our supporters answered the call—and then some!
Sheriff’s Office Teams Up With Hunters for the Hungry
This February, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program to process 2,600 pounds of venison to help feed Tennessee’s hungriest.
Funding, Time Remains for Hunters to Donate Deer to Feed Those Out of Work
The Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is still accepting, and processing whole deer at no cost to feed families through the holidays.
Hunters for the Hungry Accepting Donations
Hunters for the Hungry provided more than 561,600 servings of venison to those in need in 2019. This hunting season, as more Tennessee families experience food insecurity because of the pandemic,...
This Thanksgiving, Hunters Can Donate Deer to Help Others Give Thanks
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program asking hunters to donate deer, receives $160,000 from Tennessee Community CARES Program to help processors. Tennessee Wildlife...
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