SANTA FE — Roadrunner Food Bank, the Food Depot and the New Mexico Department of Wildlife are pleased to announce the continued rollout of the Hunters for the Hungry Program, a partnership that enables hunters to donate wild game meat to help feed families across New Mexico.
Hunters may donate all or part of their harvested deer, elk, antelope, oryx, ibex or Barbary sheep through one of two approved processors: Honest Processing (945 S. 2nd St., Raton; 575-779-6612) and Padilla’s Meat Cutting and Processing (72 Hondo Seco Rd., Arroyo Hondo; 575-776-1233). These processors supported the program last year and continue to ensure donated meat is safely processed and prepared for distribution.
Processed meat will be collected by Roadrunner Food Bank or the Food Depot and distributed through their statewide pantry networks. Each donation goes directly toward helping families who rely on these food resources.
“We are grateful for the hunters and processors who make this program possible,” said Mike Sloane, director of the New Mexico Department of Wildlife. “Their commitment helps ensure that families in need have access to nutritious, high-quality protein. It’s a powerful example of how outdoor recreation and community support can come together to make a meaningful difference.”
Roadrunner Food Bank also emphasized the importance of expanding processor involvement.
“We are grateful for the hunters and processors who make this program possible,” said Joe Phy, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Roadrunner Food Bank. “Every partnership increases our ability to reduce food insecurity across the state, and we welcome additional processors who may want to join this effort.”
Hunters and processors are not charged for participating. Processing fees are covered by donations to the Roadrunner Food Bank. Hunters have the option to donate those fees. Processors interested in participating may contact Phy at (505) 369‑2310 or joe.phy@rrfb.org.
Hunters donated approximately 400 pounds of meat in 2025, providing critical protein to households statewide. The Department encourages hunters to continue contributing as the program grows.
Hunters donating meat must complete a form verifying proper care of the harvest in the field and during transport. More information, including required forms, is available on the Roadrunner Food Bank website.
