“I feel strongly that this program is working well and providing a great and needed service in our communities,” Gingrey said. “Hunters for the Hungry volunteer their time and service to give back and help our neediest citizens with good food.”

Hunters for the Hungry programs are volunteer and cooperative efforts among hunters, sportsmen's associations, meat processors, state meat inspectors, and hunger relief organizations to help feed those in need. Over the past three years, such programs have brought hundreds of thousands of pounds of excess venison to homeless shelters, soup kitchens and food banks, feeding thousands of needy people. Each year, donations have multiplied and programs now find themselves overflowing with thousands of pounds of meat simply because they cannot cover the costs of processing, packaging, storing, and distributing the meat.

Hunters for the Hungry programs are great examples of community service. They serve to feed the needy and prevent waste. The intention of this resolution is more than just a pat on the back for a job well done, but serves to bring attention to, encourage participation in, and promote additional, constructive ideas for addressing the problem of hunger.