News Release

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division has awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant in the amount of $75,000 from its Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund.

According to Feeding America, approximately 883,260 Indiana residents regularly struggle with food insecurity – 274,080 of which are children. Deb Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, said that the funds received will be used to pay processing fees on donated deer, with the meat being given to agencies serving food-insecure residents within Indiana.

“More than ever, families are struggling to buy groceries. Food banks, pantries and soup kitchens work to protect the most vulnerable and under-served in our communities and these agencies continue to face increased demand.” said Amber Zecca, fund development director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.  “To donate, farmers and hunters just need to take their livestock or deer to a local participating meat processor (call ahead to schedule livestock). After processing, local food banks and pantries are called to pick up the donation. There is absolutely no charge to donors.”

“The DNR’s contribution will allow us to continue and expand on our mission of hunger relief by providing over 240,000 more meals through local hunger relief agencies. We are so grateful for the continued support of our efforts in responding to the needs of those in the community facing hunger.” said Debra Treesh, executive director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.

For more information, please visit www.HoosiersFeedingtheHungry.org or call (260)233-1444.

Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry continues to seek support. The drastic increase in need for our services has left us in need of additional support. We are asking you once again to rally with us to help ensure that we can continue on in our mission. It is only with the support of individuals like you that we can have a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

To donate, visit the website at https://www.hoosiersfeedingthehungry.org/donate-funds or mail a check or money order, payable to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, to 4490A State Road 327, Garrett, IN  46738.