With SNAP benefits set to halt in Michigan this November, local hunters are organizing to provide much-needed venison to families facing food insecurity. The initiative, led by groups like Hunters Against Hunger, connects hunters with food processors, ensuring the donated meat reaches pantries, such as the Community Baptist Church in Lansing, which alone distributed over 53,500 pounds of food in the past year.
As concerns grow about the impact of these benefit cuts, the urgency for protein resources increases. Pastor Joe Jackson of Community Baptist Church emphasizes that many families rely on local pantries for help, stating that donations of venison can significantly change lives. With so many families struggling to keep their freezers full, the commitment from local hunters comes at a critical moment for the community.
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