A call to share the fall bounty

Now that’s the Christmas spirit. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is reminding successful hunters to think of the less fortunate this festive season by donating some of their fall harvest of deer and moose to food banks.

Says OFAH’s executive director, Mike Reader:

“In many cases, people have been hit hard by the recent economic downturn, and families may be struggling to put food on the table. Hunters are fortunate to have a chance to harvest their own meat, and many are in a position to share this with others less fortunate.”

Indeed, the Ontario Association of Food Banks cites a 19 per cent jump in food bank users this year, with an estimated 370,000 Ontario residents relying on the service. As an OFAH press release explains:

“By donating just a portion of the wild game harvested, hunters can make a significant contribution to families in reduced circumstances, who might otherwise have to go without meat in their diets, an expensive item that is not often available to local food banks.”

What do you say, guys? And if you don’t happen to have any spare venison, keep in mind that local food banks are also always in need of vegetables, dairy products and canned goods. Let’s join OFAH in spreading the Christmas cheer.