Our Story
In the early 2000s, a group of hunters came together to process the deer they harvested. Grateful for their success, they decided to give a portion of their venison to families in need, as well as to local food banks and churches.
The response was overwhelmingly positive, inspiring the group to form an official 501(c)(3) organization in 2004—South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry. Since then, we’ve provided over 500,000 pounds of wild game, which is the equivalent of 2 million meals to those in need across South Carolina.
Our Mission
The mission of South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry is made possible by deer hunters, landowners, and processors across our state. When a hunter harvests a deer he/she wants to donate, they deliver it to one of our affiliated venison processors throughout the state. Once the packaged venison is ready for pickup, the processor contacts SCHH to arrange delivery to one of our many partner non profits.
Our Vision
Our immediate goal is to expand our program statewide. We have submitted a five-year plan to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to coordinate efforts between nonprofits and processors, increasing the amount of venison we can distribute to communities.
In addition, we are actively working with the state legislature to secure funding that will enable us to feed over 100,000 people annually. Nonprofit organizations across the state have expressed that they can use as much venison as we can provide. Deer meat is a highly nutritious, under-utilized protein that can make a significant impact on food security.
