Medina's Generous Gesture to Local Food Banks

In Medina, Ohio, the city's finance committee has made a decision that's sparking interest. They've agreed to give $2,000 to a local nonprofit called Farms and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. This group, based in Wayne County, focuses on processing donated deer meat for food banks.

City's Archery Program Contributes

The city's archery program has been part of this initiative. Two deer, harvested through this program, have already been donated to the nonprofit.

"The processed meat is shared with Feeding Medina County." - Mayor Dennis Hanwell

Support from Parks and Recreation

Jansen Wehrley, the Parks and Recreation Director, shared that the city has supported this organization before. He mentioned that the donation helps cover the cost of processing the deer.

• Participants from the archery program can donate deer.
• Two individuals have already done so.

Background and Impact

Wehrley provided some background:

• In 2022, the nonprofit donated 400 pounds of venison to Feeding Medina County.
• All archery permit holders are aware of this program and can participate if they wish.

Exploring Other Facilities

Councilor Regi Haire inquired about other deer processing facilities, mentioning some in Lorain County. Wehrley responded that while they could explore this, the Wayne County facility isn't overwhelmed with deer donations.

"If they find another facility, they would want some of the processed meat to return to Medina County." - Mayor Hanwell

Community Impact

This initiative shows how local programs can make a big impact. It's a great example of community support and resource sharing. The city's involvement highlights the importance of such programs in fighting hunger and utilizing local resources effectively.