Meat Processors May Apply for Hunters Helping the Hungry

LINCOLN – Meat processors have until July 15 to apply for participation in the 2014 Hunters Helping the Hungry program, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. This program provides ground venison to Nebraskans in need.

The application form and program guidelines are available at OutdoorNebraska.com/HHH under Processors and Charitable Organizations. Deer donation at contracted processors will be from Sept. 1, 2014 through Jan. 16, 2015, however processors that would like to participate in the program for a shorter period of time are encouraged to contact the program coordinator. Game and Parks will contact eligible applicants by Aug. 1, 2014.

Contact Teresa Lombard at 402-471-5430 or teresa.lombard@nebraska.gov for more information.