HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY IN DANGER OF NOT MEETING BUDGET!

- Your help needed more than ever.

I am sad to report that going into December we are 20% behind on our budget.  For the past 6 years we have averaged raising $170,000 in December.  Even if we are able to do this, we will still be $70,000 short of reaching our budget for the year.  The continuing economic decline has caught up with us.  We have been pleased that, during the struggles of a worsening economy, we have up until this year been able to provide more venison each year.  Unless something changes however, that will not be the case this year.  So I wanted to be in touch with each of you who have given your support to the program through the years to let you know of our situation and to ask for your help.

            The agencies that we provide with venison have seen the numbers of people coming for services increasing each year, as much as three to four times in many cases. We know many of you have already made a gift this year and we would not ask for your help again if it were not critical.  We have been blessed by the Frueauff Foundation who has just given us a $25,000 challenge grant.  Gifts will be matched dollar for dollar, making this a great time to give.  Anything that you can give will be greatly appreciated.  For every dollar that we receive, we are able to provide 5 servings of lean protein for the hungry.  The program remains cost-effective.  Please help us reach our goal of providing 400,000 pounds (200 tons) of venison this year. This would provide 1.6 million servings of quality food for people in need. If you have questions, please give us a call at 1-800-352-4868. Thank you for your consideration and for all of your past assistance. May you have joyous holidays and a wonderful 2012.