Hunters Can Help Fight Food Insecurity

Each year, DEC partners with the Venison Donation Coalition and Feeding New York State to help provide food for those in need.

Through a cooperative relationship involving the New York State Department of Health, non-profit organizations like Feeding New York State’s regional food banks and deer processors, hunters contribute nearly 40 tons of venison each year to needy families across the state.

There are many ways a hunter can help feed those less fortunate. You can donate your deer or part of it at a cooperating processor, support your regional food bank monetarily, or make a cash donation to the Venison Donation Coalition when you purchase your hunting license to help offset the cost of processing donated venison.

If you’d like to learn how you can support these programs or donate venison to help feed local families, visit the Venison Donation Coalition or Feeding New York State.