From the woods to the dinner table, Tennessee hunters are trading in their deer tags for a good cause — helping families put food on the table during the holiday season.

Tim Towers has found a way to combine his passion for hunting with giving back to the community. This season, he's making every shot count by donating deer to Hunters for the Hungry, a program that turns venison into meals for families in need.

"Especially right here around the holiday time, I mean, you're trying to loosen the burden on some people," Towers said.

Towers' goal is to donate six deer to the program this year. That translates to more than 1,000 meals for families struggling with food insecurity.

"It's around one in six kids go to bed hungry, not knowing where their next meal is going to come from. This pro

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