Hunters, fishermen encouraged to donate frozen fish and game to benefit food banks
In advance of the fall hunting seasons, Hunters for the Hungry is once again hosting its annual ‘Clean Out Your Freezer Days” this Saturday and Sunday to benefit food banks and pantries across the state.
Hunters and anglers are encouraged to share surplus frozen fish and game — except for feral hog — while cleaning out their freezers in preparation for this fall’s seasons.
In past years, the organization has collected more than 230,000 pounds of protein, which is distributed to those in need through partnerships with about 400 agencies across the state.
All donations must be labeled and dated.
On Saturday in West Monroe, donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Range.
Food items will be accepted from 1 to 4 Sunday afternoon at multiple locations in Shreveport, Minden, Pineville and Baton Rouge.
In Lafayette, donations will be taken on Oct. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cajun Field.
For more detailed information — and all drop-off locations and addresses — click here, or contact Jimmy Anthony at 225-412-4993.
