About a week ago I touched on the issue of donating venison to area food banks to feed the hungry. Kristine Shreve (Gun Safety innovations LLC) reminded me about Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger.
Ted Nugent started this organization, which acts as a facilitator for all the groups involved, in Michigan. Founding member groups are Safari Club International, Michigan Bowhunters Association, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Ted Nugent United Sportsmen Of America, Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, United Methodist Mens Club, and the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger, or MSAH, is a non-profit organization, and can be reached by calling 313-278-FOOD.
Currently there are 59 meat processing places, that work hand in hand with the Dept. of Natural Resources, in processing and distributing donated wild game. The closest drop off processor in my area is Don’s Meat Packers Outlet Inc. located at 14821 East 7-Mile Rd. For other locations go to the Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger website.
Your wild game donations not only help the hungry, but promote good will throughout the communities that benefit from hunters donations. So if the freezers full, or your wife and kids are tired of venison, give the food bank a call. You’ll be glad you did. Not only that your gift is tax deductible-what a deal!
Mike