During the deer seasons, the Delaware Sportsmen Against Hunger program encourages hunters to share their harvest by donating venison to Delawareans in need. The venison is distributed by DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife to more than 21 charitable organizations throughout the state.
The Delaware Sportsmen Against Hunger chapter was formed in 1992 by a coalition of sporting groups, with DNREC as the primary sponsor. In 2006, almost 44,500 pounds of venison were donated and distributed, providing more than 175,000 meals for the hungry. Over the past 15 years, the program has provided nearly 1 million meals for needy Delawareans.
Hunters who are not lucky enough to harvest a deer are encouraged to help by donating money to the project. Funds donated are used to pay for direct program expenses and to buy additional food. No donations are used for administrative expenses.
Deer Donation Locations
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Augustine Wildlife Area (New Castle County)
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Woodland Beach Wildlife Area (Kent County)
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Redden State Forest, Assawoman Wildlife Area and Trap Pond State Park (Sussex County)
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Gumboro Community Center, 36849 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966
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Fish & Wildlife's Milford Mosquito Control Office, 1161 Airport Road, Milford, DE 19963
Sportsmen Against Hunger participating butcher shops, 2009-2010.
For more information or to volunteer, contact:
Wayne Lehman: 302-284-1077 (Kent and New Castle Counties)
Joe Shockley: 302-537-3217 (Sussex County)
For brochures, please call Michael Friel at 302-836-2541.
Organizations wishing to receive donated venison, please contact:
The Sportsmen Against Hunger Program: 302-739-9912
The Delaware Sportsmen Against Hunger Program is sponsored by:
- The Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- Quality Deer Management Association
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- Sussex County Council
Organizations Receiving Donated Venison
Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors) 302-855-9515
Amazing Grace/U.S. Food Rescue 302-322-4995
Blessings Unlimited 302-238-7370
Christian Storehouse 302-934-8151
Delmarva Rural Ministries 302-678-3652
Gateway House 302-571-8885
Harvest Ministries 302-846-3001
Home of the Brave 302-424-1681
House of Pride 302-677-0116
Midway Assembly of God 302-645-6251
Murphy School 302-734-7478
Nanticoke Church of Christ 302-629-3664
Philadelphia Pentecostal Church 302-422-5306
The Salvation Army Shelters 302-678-9551
Second Baptist Church 302-674-2242
Seventh Day Adventist Church 302-674-3680
Shepherd Place 302-678-1909
Sunday Breakfast Mission 302-652-8314
Sussex Community Crisis House 302-856-2246
Tabernacle Church 302-734-4423
Whatcoat Shelter 302-734-3655
