Hunters Battle Against Food Insecurity With Meat Donations for Needy Families

As national food banks across the country grapple with dwindling inventories and supply chain issues, hunting enthusiasts have stepped up their game with donations of legally harvested meat to fill the void.
Deer, bison, elk, antelope, or moose—are all excellent alternative sources of protein against the sticker shock of skyrocketing beef prices, says Eric Luongo, area resource coordinator for the Montana Food Bank Network in Missoula.
With all the rising prices in food, Luongo said hunter donation programs have grown in scope and demand.