Hunters for the Hungry

TYLER — With deer hunting season underway, “Hunters for the Hungry” is working with Lynch’s Food Store on East 5th Street and the Salvation Army to provide venison for the hungry. Hunters donate their deer to participating meat processors and pay a reduced processing fee, the processors distribute the meat to area food assistance providers, and those agencies serve it to people in need.

The Salvation Army says the extra meat is a God-send. They serve over 900 meals a day at The Salvation Army Center of Hope, so donations like those from “Hunters for the Hungry” are indispensable. Last year in Smith County alone, hunters donated 1,200 pounds of venison through the program. That equals 4,800 servings for people in need.

Hunters who would like to learn more about the program can go to http://www.tacaa.org/hunters.htom or contact Lynch�s Food Store or the Salvation Army.