A total of 564 pounds of venison has been donated through this season’s Hunters Ending Hunger effort, providing enough high-quality protein to help feed 564 families across Chattooga County.
Local Scouts are asking the community to lend a hand today as they take part in Scouting for Food, an annual nationwide service project of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) aimed at helping fight hunger and stock food pantries for families in need.
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries is inviting the community to start 2026 by giving back, with new volunteer opportunities now available during the week and select weekends. Executive Director Lindsey Kilby says individuals can sign up online at hungerministries dot org, making it easy for people to choose available times and get involved.
Kilby adds that weekend volunteer slots are especially geared toward groups of six or more who can commit at least an hour and a half of service. Along with volunteer help, the nonprofit is also asking for donations, with details available on the organization’s website.
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries serves low-income families, seniors, and children facing food insecurity in Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk Counties. The organization says its mission is to help break the cycle of poverty by meeting basic needs through hunger relief.









