Each hunting season, South Carolina hunters have the opportunity to make a lasting impact far beyond the field. By donating a legally harvested deer to South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry, you’re helping provide high-protein meals to families in need across the state.
What Happens When You Donate a Deer?
- Drop Off at a Participating Processor
Hunters take their legally tagged deer to one of our participating processors located across South Carolina. - Processing into Nutritious Venison
The deer is professionally processed into ground venison, packaged, and prepared for delivery to food banks, shelters, and community meal programs. - Distributed to Families in Need
The processed venison is delivered to food pantries, shelters, and feeding programs at no cost to recipients, ensuring families across South Carolina have access to nutritious meals.
Why Venison?
Venison is lean, high in protein, and packed with essential nutrients, making it one of the healthiest sources of protein available. Many food banks struggle to provide quality meat options, and venison helps fill that gap with a sustainable, locally sourced food supply.
The Impact of Your Donation
- Since 2004, South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry has provided over six million meals statewide.
- In 2024, our program distributed over 160,000 meals across 41 participating processors in 31 counties.
- We aim to collect 120,000 pounds of venison by the end of 2025, ensuring even more families receive high-quality protein.
How You Can Get Involved
- Donate a Deer: Visit our website to find a participating processor near you.
- Support the Cause: If you’re not a hunter, you can still help by donating funds to cover processing costs.
- Spread the Word: Encourage fellow hunters to donate their deer and make an impact in their communities.
With the longest deer season in the country, South Carolina hunters are in a unique position to turn their harvest into hope for those struggling with food insecurity. Every deer donated makes a difference. Join us in the fight against hunger—because no one in South Carolina should go without a meal.
