Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger (MSAH)
A 501c(3) charitable organization, that helps feed those in need.
Impact of UMM involvement in Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger.
Venison donations by sportsmen:
2007-2008 hunting season - 36,000 lbs, 120% of previous season (approx figures)
Venison donated to MSAH in 2007 resulted in 71,603 servings of meat (5 oz servings) being delivered to families and individuals by local charities and food banks. (From DNR)
(2008-2009 hunting season figures are not yet available.)
Canned food drives:
Showspan 2008 - 14,797 lbs. (52% of 2007); total for past 8 years = 253,235 lbs.
MSAH challenge 2008 - 17,418 lbs. canned goods & groceries; 2968 lbs. venison
Sportsmen Against Hunger Fund, DNR managed
$19,307 was donated by sportsmen when purchasing a hunting or fishing license in 2008.
Detroit Conference United Methodist giving:
2008 - $4113, 70% of last years giving; 6 churches participating (a new low of last 6 years)
Thank you to all who have given this past year!
Data compiled by Al Ludwig, Detroit Conf. UMM coordinator for MSAH
MSAH Annual Conf Report end of 2009.doc (2/12/09)
The programs goal is to connect generous hunters with food bank, soup kitchens and any other charitable organizations that feed hungry Michiganders. The program was founded by: Safari Club International, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America, Michigan Bow Hunters Associations, the United Methodist Men's Club, the Food Bank Council of Michigan, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Many other groups and individuals have since joined in this most worthy of causes.
A hunger who wants to donate venison or any other big game meat should take it to the nearest Sportsmen against Hunger drop off station for processing. Note: To comply with stat and federal game laws, do not divide the game before processing. If you keep some portion of the processed meat or animal, keep your kill tag with it.
Let the processor know how much meat you would like to donate and they'll set it aside for distribution to local charitable organizations. MSAH has established a voucher program with our processors in which MSAH will cover the processing fee for whole deer donated to the program. For more information and processors locations visit the MSAH website http://www.sportsmenagainsthunger.org/processor.htm or Contact them at 313-278-FOOD (3663)
Al Ludwig
Board of Directors - Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger