CONCORD, N.H. (AP) As the fall hunting season gets underway, the New Hampshire Food Bank is once again collecting donated deer and moose meat for distribution to more than 425 food pantries, soup kitchens and other facilities.
Last year, the Hunt for the Hungry program took in over 2,000 pounds of meat. Hunters who participate in the program must process the meat and have it stamped by a USDA approved butcher.
Bruce Wilson, the food bank's director of operations, says such donations fill a big need. He said venison is especially popular.
The food bank is not accepting bear, fowl or wild game birds.
Deer season for archers began earlier this month; the season for firearms starts in November. Moose hunting season starts in October.
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