Georgia Hunters Donate Deer to Feed Families
The Georgia Hunters for the Hungry program is asking hunters to donate harvested deer to help families facing food insecurity this season.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Hunting
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Would you donate a harvested deer to help feed hungry families in your community?
Georgia's Hunters for the Hungry program encourages hunters to donate harvested deer at no cost to the hunter. Donations last season exceeded 144,000 pounds.
Why it matters
Donated venison puts nutritious protein on the tables of Georgia families facing food insecurity. The program also supports responsible deer management across the state.
Donations exceeded 144,000 pounds last season, with the program operating since 1993. Donation totals for this hunting season have not yet been reported.
The players
Georgia Wildlife Federation
The Georgia Wildlife Federation is a conservation organization that partners in running the Georgia Hunters for the Hungry program.
Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division is the state agency responsible for managing wildlife and fisheries in Georgia, and is a partner in the program.
Georgia Food Bank Association
The Georgia Food Bank Association is a statewide network of food banks that distributes food to people facing hunger across Georgia.
The details
Hunters can donate harvested deer to a participating processor, which accepts the animal at no cost to the hunter. The program is a partnership of the Georgia Wildlife Federation, the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division, the Georgia Food Bank Association, and Municipal Development Services, LLC.
Timeline
Georgia Hunters for the Hungry has provided protein to hungry Georgians since 1993.
Donations exceeded 144,000 pounds during the 2025 season.
Hunters are encouraged to donate harvested deer this hunting season.
Seasonal Patterns
Hunters for the Hungry has operated in Georgia since 1993, and its annual donation totals now serve as a recurring benchmark each deer season. Last season's 144,000-pound total is the figure hunters and food banks will measure this year's donations against.
Hunters who harvest a deer can contact a participating processor to donate it at no cost. Donated venison is used to put protein on the tables of families facing food insecurity.
The takeaway
Donating a harvested deer costs the hunter nothing and directly supplies protein to Georgia families in need. Hunters who plan to donate should locate a participating processor before the season opens.
Further reading
Explore more on hunting and how hunters are supporting food assistance in Georgia.
More information
Find a participating deer processor or program details at the Georgia Hunters for the Hungry program page.
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Would you donate a harvested deer to help feed hungry families in your community?
