Ham For the Hungry
 

OK LSBA sponsored this as a project last year. It hasn't officially been voted on for this year, but I think we could go ahead and do it unofficially. Basically what you do is go shoot a pig (or 5, 10 or 50) and donate it to feed the hungry. There are a lot of spots through Huntersharvest in the Houston area. One near Buda (you know as in near Cabela's) and some spots in San Antonio and Dallas. Some of these will even take pigs that are field dressed, but not skinned. For those of us who don't like to be skinned by the IRS this also qualifies as charity work and the value of the donated animal is deductible. (check with your tax professional on this). It's a worthwhile project in and of itself and is traditional in bowhunting where the good hunters from the tribe fed the orphaned, poor and weak. They also would feed people like most of my friends who without help would be vegetarians (LOL).

So how about it, will you step up to the plate and Pledge a Pig for the Ham for the Hungry project?

I've pasted some more info below.

Thanks,

Tomme




The following was sent to me from HuntersHarvest.

"Ministries see increase in donations

In 2007, organizations feeding the hungry across Texas received over 19,000 pounds of fish and game from those participating in Hunters' Harvest. Thank you to all who donated throughout the year and to the following organizations that promoted giving to Hunters' Harvest through their events:

Texas Dog Hunters Association
Lone Star Bow Hunters Association
Houston Gulf Coast Safari Club Interntional - First for Hunters
Midway Food Markets
Bass Pro Shops
Greater Houston Christian Outdoor Fellowship
Faithbridge Church
For list of organizations near you that are happy to accept your fish and game donations, go to www.huntersharvest.org and click "Where to Donate".

Midway Meat Market Processes Game donated to Hunters' Harvest for FREE


Midway Meat Market in Katy makes it easy to donate to Hunters' Harvest. Just drop off your field dressed deer or hog at Midway, tell them it is for Hunters' Harvest* and you're done! Midway grinds the meat and calls Hunters' Harvest to arrange pick up by one of the ministries we serve. Since partnering with Midway we have seen an increase in donations from individual hunters and those who have taken management deer or hogs from their property. Thanks to Herman and Trish at Midway for working with Hunters' Harvest to feed hungry people in the Houston area.

Midway Meat Market, 5901 Highway Blvd., Katy

281.391.3101
www.midwaydeerprocessing.com


*There are other hunting organizations with similar names doing some great work to feed the hungry. However, in order to take advantage of this offer you must specify that it is for Hunters' Harvest.


To receive a tax receipt for your donation, contact cathy@huntersharvest.org or 281.320.8259. "

I will pledge a pig

I guess I'll be pig hunting

I got skunked last year..I will pledge a pig.

I will also pledge a few

I am good for a couple I hope!!

I will pledge one as long as some of you take me hunting. I don't have a lease this year...Hey it's for charity.

There have not been many pigs on our lease this year, but I will try.

Great project!!! Here are some more missions that will accept meat~

AustinArea

Will take both processed & unprocessed meat.

Victory Ministries of Austin
2300 Canterbury St.
Austin, TX78702
Contact - Len Creasy
512.480.5002
victoryministries@prodigy.net
www.outcryinthebarrio.org



Dallas/North Texas

These are all Teen Challenge Centers:

Dallas
Contact: Paul Acker or TroyClawson
1106 Graham
Dallas, TX75223
214.824.6181

Maypearl (SE of Waxahachie)
Contact: Ed Dyer
5128 FM 66
LakeviewCamp & ConferenceCenter - Offices are in Cabin 14
972.923.2141

Winnsboro
Contact: Darrell or Gary
598 CR 231
903.866.2318

Houston area

Three locations which will take skinned and quartered game. These are

-Open Door Mission
Near I-10 and Lockwood
Call Charles at 281-382-2109 or Andrew at 713-805-3249

-Victory Home
Aldine Area and third Ward
Call Joe at 281-935-0990

-Victory Family
Near I-45 and Patton
Call Frank at 713-373-6065/713-699-4357

San Antonio Area

Both processed and unprocessed meat. The unprocessed meat should be skinned & quartered.

My contact is Robert Santos.

Robert says that those who want to deliver meat should call Brother Bill at this number:

(210) 624-2075

Teen Challenge Center
2850 S. Loop 1604 W., Lot #1
San Antonio, TX 78264-3431
Contact Robert Santos and
Brother Bill (210) 624-2075

San Marcos

Joe Lee
About 1 mile off of I-35 in San Marcos.
512-805-7544 or 512-738-6924

PACTO CON DIOS
P.O. Box 1497
San Marcos, Texas 78667
Phone: 512-805-7544
Work: 512-738-6924
Email: pactoscondios@centurytel.net

I just called the place in Winnsboro and they did not have a clue what I was talking about

That is the list that Cathy from Hunters' Harvest supplied us from last year. Maybe new folks working there. I'll shoot Kathy an email and let her know we are doing this again. She may have some new leads for us.

Buff, Cathy said they are still taking donations. However, the person that answers may not always be aware of it, so ask for your call be redirected.

Here is an updated list. Hunters' Harvest have added 20 new organizations that accept donations since last year!

Houston Area

Victory Family
Near I-45 and Patton
Contact: Frank Medders
713-373-6065/713-699-4357Processed or skinned and quartered

Victory Home
Aldine Area & Third Ward
Contact: Joe Hernandez
(281) 935-0990Processed or skinned and quartered

Open Door Mission
Near I-10 and Lockwood
Contact: Charles Rucker or Andrew Jackson
281-382-2109/713-805-3249Processed or skinned and quarteredNew Life ResortNear Hobby Airport
Contact: George Steed
(281) 384-0397Processed or skinned and quartered

SEARCH
Near Downtown
Contact: Joseph Benson
(713) 276-3060Processed or skinned and quartered

Central Texas

Pacto con Dios
San Marcos
Contact: Joe Lee
(512) 738-6924Processed or skinned and quartered

Teen Challenge San Antonio
Contact: Brother Bill
(210) 624-2075Processed or skinned and quartered

Victory Ministries of Austin
Contact: Len Creasy
(512) 480-5002Processed or skinned and quartered

North Texas

Teen Challenge Dallas
Contact: Paul Acker or Troy Clawson
(214) 824-6181Processed or skinned and quartered

North Texas Food Bank/Dallas
Contact: William Daniels
214-347-9606Only accepts meat that is processed at a USDA inspected facility
Teen Challenge Winnsboro
Contact: Darrell or Gary
(903) 866-2318Processed or skinned and quartered

Teen Challenge Maypearl (SE of Waxahachie)
Contact: Ed Dyer
(972) 923-2141Processed or skinned and quartered

West Texas

Teen Challenge Permian Basin
Midland
Contact: Pastor Scott Reynolds
432-687-0348 /432-416-0555Processed or skinned and quarteredWitchita Falls Faith MissionWitchita Falls
Contact: John Welter
940-723-5663Processed only
EAST TEXAS

Tyler Rescue MinistriesTyler
Contact: Maurice Barnes
(903) 521-5456Processed and frozen only

Port City Rescue Missions
Port Arthur
Contact: Ken Hill
(409) 982-0202Processed or skinned and quartered

Harvest Texarkana
Texarkana
Contact: Michelle Harutunian
(903) 794-1398Processed and frozen onlyHiWay 80 Rescue MissionLongview
Contact: Ken or Tony
(903) 759-9875Processed only

Southeast Texas Food Bank
Beaumont
Contact: Donald Stagg
(409) 839-8777Processed only
Galveston/Brazoria County Area


Jesse Tree
Galveston
Contact: Ted Hanley
(409) 682-6218Prefers processed but can accept skinned & quartered

HIS MinistriesSanta Fe
Contact: Betty
(409) 925-4697Processed meat only. Can accept fresh fish on ice. Brazoria County Women’s Center
Alvin
Contact: Sandy Allen
(281) 585-0902
Processed meat only. Can accept fresh fish on ice.

South Texas

Perpetual Hope Home
Victoria
Contact: Annette Yancey or Cheryl Miller
(361) 575-5335
Processed meat only. Can accept fresh fish on ice.

Buff ask for the guys Dena posted. Last year they were all for it, any way we could get it there.