Hey jorswift I can't speak for Pat but I plan on donating some deer at a local butcher who participates in Farmers and Hunters Feed the Hungry. If you want to find a butcher near you here is the link the the website where you can see all the butchers who participate.http://www.fhfh.org/Home.aspI think this is a great program. With the economy the way it is right now people are going to need the help. My dad and I plan to thin our doe herd out a little this year and donate a couple of does.