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The Larry and Cherri Dawson Charitable Fund gives $5,000 to aid in hunger relief

Indianapolis, Indiana –Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry has received a $5,000 donation from the Larry and Cherri Dawson Charitable Fund, a fund of the Indianapolis Foundation, to support its “Meat” the Need initiative.

According to Feeding America, approximately 883,260 Indiana residents regularly struggle with food insecurity – 274,080 of which are children. Deb Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, said that the funds received will be used to pay processing fees on donated livestock and deer, with the meat being given to agencies serving food-insecure residents within Indiana.

“More than ever, families are struggling to buy groceries. Food banks, pantries and soup kitchens work to protect the most vulnerable and under-served in our communities and these agencies continue to face increased demand.” said Amber Zecca, Fund Development Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.  “To donate, farmers and hunters just need to take their livestock or deer to a local participating meat processor (call ahead to schedule livestock). After processing, local food banks and pantries are called to pick up the donation. There is absolutely no charge to donors.”

“The Larry and Cherri Dawson Charitable Fund’s contribution will allow us to continue and expand on our mission of hunger relief by providing 16,000 more meals through local hunger relief agencies. We are so grateful for the continued support of our efforts in responding to the needs of those in the community facing hunger.” said Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.

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