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ADRIAN, Mich., Feb. 3, 2025 – Hunters Helping Lenawee, a program of The Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF), announced today a record year of venison donation into the Lenawee community.
As of January 31, 2025, a record 5,185 pounds of venison had been donated to Lenawee food pantries and community meal programs. This was more than twice the amount in the same period last year and equates to nearly 21,000 meals. More than 80,000 meals have been provided to help lessen hunger in Lenawee County through the Hunters Helping Lenawee program since its inception.
Hunters Helping Lenawee began in 2010 with initial funding from individual donors and grants from local foundations, including the Lenawee Community Foundation, along with funds received from a federal grant.
Just over 1,200 pounds of venison was donated that first year, an amount that has more than quadrupled over the life of the program. In Lenawee County, one in six people receive food assistance – about 16,000 people every day. With the ability to feed at least four people with each pound of venison donated, Hunters Helping Lenawee is providing lean, quality protein to help fight hunger here in our community.
“Hunters Helping Lenawee is one of the ways the Lenawee Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter,” said Bronna Kahle, LCF President and CEO. “We’re grateful for the hunters who donate deer, and also for the local processors, food pantries, meal programs, volunteers, and donors who make this program possible — providing nutritious meals to local families, individuals, and seniors in need, helping to build a healthier, stronger Lenawee, now and forever.”
In Lenawee County, hometown pride runs deep and taking care of our neighbors is a way of life. Donating financial gifts helps cover the deer processing fees to ensure more healthy meals can be shared across our community.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit lenaweecommunityfoundation.com
About Lenawee Community Foundation:
The Lenawee Community Foundation is a charitable organization created by and for the community. By collecting donations and investing them for lasting impact, the Foundation funds grants, scholarships, and local initiatives to address community needs, support nonprofits, and enhance the wellbeing of Lenawee County. More than just an organization, the Lenawee Community Foundation is an opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses to leverage the power of collective giving to make sure their community stays strong and supported for years to come.
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