RJ
05-30-2006, 08:05 AM
Over 1.6 Million Meals Served by the Venison Donation Coalition
Fairport, New York: May 30, 2006 – In the past seven years, the Venison Donation Coalition, Inc. has coordinated the efforts to process over 206 tons of highly nutritious meat and distribute it to those in need. That equates to 1,651,748 meals served to the hungry!
Thanks to the many farmers, hunters, processors, food banks, RC&D Councils, Farm Bureau, individuals, organizations, and sportsmen’s clubs, Venison Donation continues to thrive. In fact, in 2005, even with the deer take down 20% in New York State, the Coalition processed 75,695 lbs. of venison and distributed it in 50 counties throughout New York State.
New York’s Venison Donation program has been a success because of the generosity of our citizens and the abundant deer population in our state. The Venison Donation Coalition continues to rely on the generosity of everyone. Each of us realizes the need in our state. More and more families, especially children, are going hungry and can use our help.
Anyone can donate financially to the Venison Donation Coalition simply by stopping by your Town Clerk’s Office and donating one dollar (or more) at D.E.C.A.L.S. (Dept. of Environmental Conservation Automated License Service). Simply stated, $1 can make a difference. It will cover the cost to feed 4 people.
The Venison Donation Coalition, Inc. partners with food banks, processors, sportsmen and women, farmers, conservation organizations and businesses to make wise use of NY’s deer resource to help those in need.
For more information, contact the Venison Donation Coalition at 1-866-862-3337 or visit their website at www.VenisonDonation.com.
Fairport, New York: May 30, 2006 – In the past seven years, the Venison Donation Coalition, Inc. has coordinated the efforts to process over 206 tons of highly nutritious meat and distribute it to those in need. That equates to 1,651,748 meals served to the hungry!
Thanks to the many farmers, hunters, processors, food banks, RC&D Councils, Farm Bureau, individuals, organizations, and sportsmen’s clubs, Venison Donation continues to thrive. In fact, in 2005, even with the deer take down 20% in New York State, the Coalition processed 75,695 lbs. of venison and distributed it in 50 counties throughout New York State.
New York’s Venison Donation program has been a success because of the generosity of our citizens and the abundant deer population in our state. The Venison Donation Coalition continues to rely on the generosity of everyone. Each of us realizes the need in our state. More and more families, especially children, are going hungry and can use our help.
Anyone can donate financially to the Venison Donation Coalition simply by stopping by your Town Clerk’s Office and donating one dollar (or more) at D.E.C.A.L.S. (Dept. of Environmental Conservation Automated License Service). Simply stated, $1 can make a difference. It will cover the cost to feed 4 people.
The Venison Donation Coalition, Inc. partners with food banks, processors, sportsmen and women, farmers, conservation organizations and businesses to make wise use of NY’s deer resource to help those in need.
For more information, contact the Venison Donation Coalition at 1-866-862-3337 or visit their website at www.VenisonDonation.com.