HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — It’s deer season once again, and whether you’re bringing home a doe or a buck, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is asking hunters to donate any excess meat.
The program is called “Hunters Helping the Hungry,” and along with the donations from hunters, they’re also seeking local meat processors interested in getting the meat ready for the food banks.
According to the WVDNR, 681 deer were donated last year with a total of around 24,000 pounds of meat. A little more than 32,000 meals were prepared with those donations.
However, that meat has to be processed first and that’s where companies like Mauk’s Custom Meats LLC come in.
Natasha Mauk said she and her husband Stephen, along with their children, run the business together and have been volunteering with the program for nearly three years.
“I think that anytime you can help someone …