Over 1,000 Pounds of Venison Donated to Grand Rapids Veterans Food Pantry
Over 1,000 pounds of ground venison, harvested from deer under crop damage permits, was donated by hunters and the Kent County Deer Management Coalition to the Grand Rapids Veterans Food Pantry. This initiative helps provide food for veterans and supports…
Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, October 8, 2026 — A significant donation of over 1,000 pounds of ground venison has been provided to the Grand Rapids Veterans Food Pantry. The venison was harvested from deer that were taken under crop damage permits.
The initiative involved contributions from local hunters and the Kent County Deer Management Coalition. The distributed venison aims to supplement the food resources available to veterans served by the pantry.
The program serves a dual purpose: addressing the nutritional needs of veterans and contributing to the management of deer populations within the region. Deer harvested under these specific permits are part of efforts to mitigate crop damage.
Details regarding the specific date of the donation or the exact number of deer processed for the venison were not provided. The Kent County Deer Management Coalition and the hunters involved facilitated the collection and processing of the game meat before its delivery to the food pantry.
The Grand Rapids Veterans Food Pantry will distribute the ground venison to veterans in need. The collaboration highlights community efforts to support both food security for veterans and wildlife management practices.
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