TYLER, Texas — Through a program at the East Texas Food Bank, local hunters taking down bucks this deer season can help feed local people in need.

Hunters can donate some of their venison through the Hunters for the Hungry program. Nov. 1 marks the beginning of deer season in Texas. This program is made possible through a partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and distributes deer to local food banks to feed neighbors.

Legally harvested deer can brought to a participating meat processor, who will receive payment for preparing the venison for distribution, the food bank said.

“So many of the people we serve look forward to receiving fresh venison each year and we are grateful that so many hunters give back to this program,” said David Emerson, CEO of the ETFB. “Currently o

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