SC Hunters for the Hungry provides donated venison to families across South Carolina through local food pantries, shelters, churches, and community agencies, including our own food pantry in Pacolet. This page explains how you can receive venison in your area.
Please Note: We Do Not Donate Directly to Individuals
SC Hunters for the Hungry does not provide venison directly to individuals or families. All of our venison is distributed through partner food pantries, shelters, churches, and community agencies.
We are not able to fill individual requests for venison by phone or email. A family can receive venison through our partner agencies or at our Pacolet food pantry on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Working through established local community agencies allows us to reach more people across the state. It also ensures the venison is stored, handled, and shared safely by organizations that already serve their communities. If you or your family need food assistance, please contact a local pantry or agency using the resources below.
Looking for Venison in Your Area?
The best way to receive venison is through a food pantry, church, or community agency near you. Here is how to get started:
Contact your local food pantry or church
Ask whether they receive venison from SC Hunters for the Hungry or offer other protein options.
Reach out to your regional food bank
Food banks can point you to pantries and agencies in your county.
Call 211
SC 211 can connect you with food assistance resources near your home.
Thursday
Visit our food pantry in Pacolet
SC Hunters for the Hungry operates a food pantry at the National Guard Armory, 980 Sunny Acres Road, Pacolet, SC. The pantry distributes food and supplies, including venison, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Venison supply varies by location and by season, with most donations arriving during deer season. If your local pantry does not have venison on hand, they can still help with other food resources.
Food Pantries and Community Agencies: Partner With Us
Does your organization serve families in need? We would be glad to talk with you about receiving venison. Food pantries, shelters, churches, and community agencies across South Carolina are welcome to contact South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry to learn about becoming a distribution partner.
Please have your organization name, location, and the number of families you serve ready when you reach out. Partner agencies must have freezer storage to store and distribute frozen ground venison.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Hunters
Donate a deer at one of our participating processors. Visit our processor map to find a location near you.
Donate Your DeerDonors
Make a donation to help cover the cost of processing donated deer into venison for families in need.
Donate FinanciallyRegion Coordinators
Serve as a local point of contact in your area. Region Coordinators raise awareness, support fundraising, help recruit new processors in specific areas, and connect with food pantries, local events, and sponsors.
Volunteer
