Hunt for Hunger
Donate your harvested deer to feed hungry Hoosiers. In Indiana, you can enjoy a great day hunting and also help Hoosiers in need. In fact, one donated deer can provide 200 servings of ground venison for Hoosier families.
It’s simple –
- Enjoy a deer hunting experience.
- Harvest an Indiana deer.
- Drop off the field-dressed Indiana deer with the hide on at a local participating processor listed below.
- Processing fees are paid for by Hunt for Hunger (no cost to you).
- The processor creates healthy ground venison to distribute to non-profit food banks, food pantries and free meal programs.
Find a Processor Near You
Below is list of Hunt for Hunger deer processors who have committed to participating in our program. This list will be expanded and updated as processors complete the required Indiana DNR application and partner with a coordinating agency, which include: Dubois County Sportsman's Club, Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry or Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry.
| County | Deer Processor Name | Address | City, State, Zip | Telephone | Hours / Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | Manley Meats, Inc. | 302 S. 400 E. | Decatur, IN 46733 | 260-592-7313 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat. |
| Allen | E&L Farms and Processing | 15610 Grabil Rd. | Grabil, IN 46741 | 260-409-962 | |
| Allen | Mr. Meatz - Huntertown | 2323 Almon Street | Huntertown, IN 46748 | 260-338-2247 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. |
| Allen |
Pray 4 Meats |
10710 Thiele Road |
Fort Wayne, IN 46819 |
260-615-9464 |
8 am-8pm; Sat.-Sat. |
| Benton | The 03 Butcher, LLC | 5751 E 850 S | Oxford, IN 47971 | 423-503-4411 | Open 24/7 |
| Carroll | Treasures In The Woods | 1101 N. Washington Street | Delphi, IN 46923 | 765-490-9033 | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; 7 days a week |
| Cass | Simpson's Deer Processing |
1436 E. Denmark Street |
Young America, IN 46998 |
574-699-6936 |
9-5; 7 days a week |
| Daviess | Cannelburg Processing Plant, LLC | 204 S Main 900 E | Cannelburg, IN 47519 | 812-486-3223 | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.- 11 a.m. Sat.; Closed Sunday |
| Decatur | Double D Meats | 2226 East St Rd 46 | Greensburg, IN 47240 | 812-560-3274 | |
| Dubois | Sander Processing | 6614 IN-164 | Celestine, IN 47521 | 812-481-0044 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri.; 8 a.m. - Noon Sat.; Closed Sunday |
| Elkhart | ELM Custom Processing, LLC | 30425 County Rd 36 | Wakarusa, IN | 574-336-0566 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Sat. by appointment; Deer drop-off anytime 24/7 |
| Elkhart | Union Center Meats | 25510 Co. Rd. 50 | Nappanee, IN 46550 | 574-581-0000 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat. |
| Greene | Bloomfield Processing, Inc. | E. State Road 54 | Bloomfield, IN 47424 | 812-384-4512 | 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Mon.; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat. |
| Greene | Lighthouse Custom Meats, LLC | 464 N State Road 57 | Bloomfield, IN 47424 | 812-645-9637 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat. |
| Greene | Nolting Custom Processing | 2738 North 1100 West | Linton, IN 47441 | 812-699-2031 | |
| Hancock | Maxwell Meats | 232 N. Main St. | Maxwell, IN 46154 | 317-232-6328 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. |
| Hancock | Rusche Brothers Butchering LLC |
3548 South 50 West |
Greenfield, IN 46140 |
317-448-0244 |
Yes |
| Harrison | First Capital Meats, Inc. | 420 Higden St. | Corydon, IN 47112 | 812-738-0175 | |
| Jay | The Wright Bros. Buckstop, LLC | 9447 W. 700 S. | Redkey, IN 47373 | 765-369-2397 | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Mon. - Sun. |
| Johnson | Archer's Meats & Catering | 259 S Meridian Street | Greenwood, IN 46143 | 317-881-9300 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. |
| LaGrange | Beechy's Custom Meats | 6110 N 1000 W | Shipshewana, IN 46565 | 260-768-4081 | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - self serve 24 hour deer drop off; Mon.-Sat. |
| LaGrange | Hallmark Custom Meats, LLC | 0850 W 550 S | Wolcottville, IN 46795 | 260-499-4889 | |
| LaGrange | Primal Kuts | 409 South Railroad Street | LaGrange, IN 46761 | 260-499-3400 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Mon.-Fri. |
| Madison |
Simple Cuts |
1900 South J Street |
Elwood, IN 46036 |
765-635-3396 | Yes |
| Marshall | Hahn's Deer Processing | 19016 W 6th Rd. | Plymouth, IN 46563 | 574-248-8439 | 8 am-8pm Mon-Sun. |
| Marshall | J&J Quality Meats/John's Butcher Shop, Inc. | 1009 12B Rd. | Bourbon, IN 46504 | 574-767-1110 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon, Wed., & Fri; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue. & Thur. |
| Miami | Holland's Deer Processing | 1848 West Lovers Lane Road | Peru, IN 46970 | 765-472-5876 | |
| Monroe | KW Deer Processing | 1715 E. Rayletown Rd. | Bloomington, IN | 812-824-2492 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon. - Sun. |
| Orange | Lyndel's Processing | 2320 E U.S. Highway 150 | Paoli, IN 47454 | 812-723-4058 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. -- Walk-in cooler drop off open 24 hours; Mon.-Fri. bow season/gun season daily hours 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Pulaski | Weaver Processing | 318 West 900 South | Star City, IN 46985 | 574-595-0850 | |
| Randolph | Farmland Locker, Inc. | 7289 W 100 N | Farmland, IN 47340 | 765-468-6031 | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Mon.-Fri.; Hours may vary on season, call to inquire |
| Ripley | Napoleon Locker Plant | 3536 Wilson St. | Napoleon, IN 47034 | 812-852-4333 | |
| Steuben | Mr. Meatz - Angola | 1890 W. Maumee Street | Angola, IN 46703 | 260-667-8898 | |
| Sullivan | Busseron Creek Deer Processing |
2893 S. Lebanon Main Street |
Sullivan, IN 47882 |
812-691-4727 |
9-5; 7 days a week (call after hours) |
| Wells | Lengerich Meats, Inc | 3095 Van Horn Street | Zanesville, IN 46799 | 260-638-4123 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sat. |
| Whitley | Integrity Meats | 3640 US 33 | Churubusco, IN 46723 | 260-693-0777 |
About Hunt for Hunger
In 2008, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources launched the Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund to provide an easy way for hunters across Indiana to help hungry Hoosiers in need. Since its launch, the program has grown across the state to collect thousands of deer donations, providing hundreds of thousands of meals for Hoosiers.
In 2024, we rebranded the program as Indiana Hunt for Hunger, providing a clearer name that helps everyone understand the vital mission of this initiative.
When hunters legally harvest an Indiana deer, they can donate the deer at more than 50 participating processing sites across the state. We’ll take it from there, processing the meat into healthy ground venison and donating it to non-profit food banks, food pantries and free meal programs.
We’re proud to partner with Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, the Dubois County Sportsman’s Club, and Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry for Indiana Hunt for Hunger.
Learn More About Venison
Curious about the nutritional value of venison? Looking for a venison recipe?
- Sesame Venison Kabobs Grill
- Venison Parmesan
- Venison Pumpkin Chili
- Venison Steak with Bleu Cheese Sauce
Tell Us Your Hunt for Hunger Story
Questions?
Contact Capt. Jet Quillen at jquillen@dnr.IN.gov or 317-232-0658 with questions or to learn how to get involved as a participating processor.
