Alberta Hunters Sharing the Harvest
Alberta hunters can donate wild game to provide protein to soup kitchens and shelters
About the program
Established in 1996, Alberta Hunters Sharing the Harvest (formerly Alberta Hunters Who Care) ask hunters to share their harvest of white tailed deer, mule deer, elk, or moose with Edmonton’s Food Bank. The generosity of these hunters allows us to distribute wild meat as an ingredient to our agencies, who then provide meals in soup kitchens and shelters
How it works
Alberta Hunters Sharing the Harvest program is tracked by AHS and has requirements. Hunters who have legally harvested wild game can donate processed meat (with restrictions)
What you can donate
Legally harvested wild game (including deer, moose, elk, and other species) can be donated through this program. Meat must be processed at a provincially inspected facility before donation. Bone-in or boneless cuts are both accepted. Alberta Health Services rigorously monitors the program and donors and recipient organizations must meet specific requirements to participate
How to donate
Please contact us to ensure the proper procedures are clear. After your game has been processed at a provincially inspected facility, we'll work with you to arrange the donation drop-off or pick-up as needed. Please ensure that you complete the Wild Game Donation Form prior to dropping off your donation
Your impact
Wild game is one of the highest-quality protein sources we can offer through our partner soup kitchens and shelters including Indigenous focused partners. For many clients, it's a protein they rarely have access to otherwise. Your harvest provides nutritious meals for people
Step by step process
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