Hoosiers Feeding The Hungry Receives $4,000 To Aid In Hunger Relief Efforts

(BLOOMINGTON) – The Monroe County Council recently awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry $4,000 from the Sophia Travis Community Services Grants program. 

These funds will help to pay processing fees on donated livestock and deer with the meat being given to hunger relief agencies serving food-insecure residents within Monroe County.

According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap, there are 24,260 people in Monroe County who regularly struggle with food insecurity – 4,070 of which are children. 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.

These agencies continue to face increased demand during these uncertain times.  Proper nutrition is vital to the health of all Hoosiers. That is why protein, an important component of every cell in the body and one of the most important nutrients for brain and body development in children, is so important. Sadly, it is also the hardest commodity for food banks to obtain, especially now.

The funds provided will allow Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry to pay for the processing of approximately 3,200 pounds of donated livestock and deer – providing 13,000 more meals through local hunger relief agencies.

“We are so thankful to have the Monroe County Council support our effort in responding to the needs of those in their community facing hunger. A meal provided to a person in need means reduced hunger and increased disposable income because they can spend less on food. Right now, that is so important.” said Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.

About Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry

Founded in 2011, Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry has paid to process 1.7 million pounds of meat – providing over 6.9 million meals. Partnering with 85 meat processors statewide, the organization gives approximately 250,000 pounds of meat annually to an average of 450 hunger relief agencies throughout Indiana. Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry accepts donations and is continuously looking for volunteers to help in efforts to reduce food insecurity throughout Indiana. For more information on this program, its services, to locate local participating meat processors, or to find out how you can help, please visit www.HoosiersFeedingtheHungry.org.