(Wabash, Indiana) –Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry has received a $2,000 donation from Walmart #1667
located in Wabash to support its “Meat” the Need initiative.
According to Feeding America, approximately 3,670 residents of Wabash County regularly struggle with
food insecurity – over 940 of which are children. Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding
the Hungry, said that the funds received will be used to pay processing fees on over 1,500 pounds of
donated livestock and deer, with the meat being given to agencies serving food-insecure residents within
Wabash County.
“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 due to the lasting effects of the 2020
pandemic.” Said Katie DeForest, Fund Development Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry. “Protein is
one of the most important nutrients for brain and body development. Sadly, it is also the hardest
commodity for food banks to obtain, especially now with the rising cost of groceries.”
“Walmart’s generous grant will allow us to continue and expand on our mission of hunger relief by
providing approximately 6,000 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.
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 the livestock and deer donors. For a list of
participating meat processors, visit www.HoosiersFeedingtheHungry.org.