Hunters for the Hungry

Hunters Rally to Aid Storm-Stricken Communities

When Hurricane Helene damaged East Tennessee communities, Tennesseans rallied to help those in need—including local deer hunters.

TN Hunters Give Back: 589,688 Servings of Venison Donated

Through Hunters for the Hungry, 9,904,376 servings of venison have been donated to Tennesseans in need since the program’s inception.

How Your Donation Improves Conservation

When you donate to Tennessee Wildlife Federation, you become a catalyst for change through our programs that focus on the perpetual improvement of conservation, wildlife habitat, recreation, and more all across our beautiful state.

3 Ways to Help Tennesseans in Fall 2023

Did you know you can give back to Tennesseans in need just by taking part in the age-old tradition of deer hunting?

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.

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 Asked to Donate Their Deer to Feed Tennesseans in Need During COVID-19

Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is now accepting deer donations for the 2020 deer season. 60+ Processors Across Tennessee More than 60 deer processors across the state...

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!

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,...

U.S. Senate Candidates Share Their Opinion on Conservation in Tennessee

In an exclusive interview with Tennessee Wildlife Federation, we asked U.S. Senate candidates Marquita Bradshaw and Bill Hagerty to share their thoughts on conservation in Tennessee.

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.

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...

55th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to the conservation of Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources, recognizes 16 recipients from all corners of the...