The DNR’s Hunters Feeding Michigan program is already making inroads into efforts to feed needy families through hunters’ donations of harvested deer. Recently, the program yielded another deer-related benefit: Early last week, five dozen pairs of insulated deerskin gloves were delivered to the Shelter of Flint (a provider of emergency shelter and transitional housing in Flint, Michigan) to share with its clients.
“We are grateful for the support, and the gloves are integral to helping those without a home in this brutal, cold weather,” said Shelly Hoffman, Shelter of Flint vice president and chief operating officer.
The idea started with a conversation. Joe Presgrove, Hunters Feeding Michigan program specialist, approached Grand Rapids Hide Co. after learning the company worked with a number of participating HFM processors: “I just facilitated the conversation,” he said, “and they took it from there and agreed to work together to get the gloves…