2008 Woodie Awards
Fun for a cause
India Dean
Issue date: 2/27/07 Section: Campus News
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Hunters for the Hungry is a program sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Federation and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. It was initiated as a joint project among hunger-relief agencies, hunters and state government agencies.
The goal is to feed the hungry in partnership with food banks and soup kitchens across the state. The hunters bring in deer to be processed and then donated. Hunters for the Hungry has collected about 50,425 pounds of meat this year and 300,000 pounds since its revival in 1998. The meat is to provide families in need with a high-protein, low-fat diet.
The Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council all agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales from the events during the week to Hunters for the Hungry. The estimated cost of the processing is $40 per animal.
A recycling drive was also initiated during Greek Fest. All the fraternities and sororities were asked to collect recyclable goods, such as paper, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles, and aluminum cans.
After the items were collected they were to be separated in bags and labeled with each organization's name. The drop points were the Recycling Pavilion behind the Agriculture Pavilion and in front of the National Guard Armory. Friday, Feb. 23, was the last day to turn in all the items.
All participating organizations received greek points and the winner was to receive a bonus. The winners were the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi with 3,741 pounds and the brothers of Sigma Chi with 3,906 pounds of recyclable goods. In total 13,257 pounds were recycled among all the Greeks.
For more information about Hunters' for the Hungry check out the Tennessee Wildlife Federation Web site at www.tnwf.org. For more information on processing, contact Birdwell Deer Processing in Greenfield at 235-0320 or M&G Meats in Palmersville at 822-3106.
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