Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared November to be Wild Game Meat Donation Month.
The proclamation honors the state tradition of hunting, while aiming to increase food security through the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ Hunters Helping the Hungry program.
Feeding America reports that 277,000 West Virginians struggle with food insecurity. Through HHH, 1 million pounds of donated meat have provided millions of meals since 1992.
Hunters who want to donate deer to the HHH program can drop it off at a participating meat processor, where it will be ground and packaged.
Mountaineer Food Bank in Gassaway and Facing Hunger Food Bank in Huntington also collect donated meat and distribute it across the state.
If you wish to donate financially, find a list of processors and learn more, visit the website here.
