One in seven Missouri children is food insecure, facing uncertainty as to where their next meal may come from. Food insecurity in childhood is associated with poor academic performance, developmental delays and chronic illness. This year through Hogs for Hunger, Missouri pig farmers and 4-H and FFA swine exhibitors have an opportunity to change the lives of neighbors, friends and classmates by contributing pigs and pork to address hunger in their communities.
Donate Your Pig to Hogs For Hunger
There are two paths for Missouri pig farmers and swine exhibitors to give through the Drive to Feed Kids Hogs for Hunger. Participants can choose to participate locally or at the Missouri State Fair.
Local Option
Pig farmers and Missouri 4-H and FFA swine exhibitors can donate pigs or pork locally. Through this option, farmers or exhibitors book processing spots at USDA or state-inspected lockers, coordinate and deliver the pork to the Feeding Missouri food pantry of choice.
Upon delivery, the invoice for processing and the receipt of donation from the food pantry can be submitted to info@mofarmerscare.com. The Missouri Farmers Care Foundation will reimburse farmers and exhibitors $1.25 per pound for processing costs up to $125 per donation. Indicate the number of pounds you intend to give in the commitment letter below.
Access the Hogs for Hunger contribution checklist which gives you a step-by-step guide on how to participate.
To donate your pig, complete the letter of commitment below.
Where can I donate my hog?
To complete the local donation, pig farmers and exhibitors should coordinate and deliver pork to the Feeding Missouri food bank or food pantry of your choice. Partnering food banks can be found at: https://feedingmissouri.org/
Partnering food pantries can be found at: List of Your Regional Food Bank and Pantries Near You (PDF)
All pigs contributed at the Missouri State Fair will be processed and donated to The Foodbank for Central and Northeast Missouri, which serves 32 Missouri counties.
How are my processing fees reimbursed?
Upon delivery to the food pantry, the invoice for processing and the receipt of donation from the food pantry can be submitted to info@mofarmerscare.com. The Missouri Farmers Care Foundation will reimburse farmers and exhibitors $1.25 per pound for processing costs up to $125 per donation.
Can I donate part of my pig?
Yes, through the local-giving option you can choose to donate a portion of your pig to your local food pantry. Please fill out the commitment form above, indicating to which pantry you will be donating. Partner food pantries can be found at: https://feedingmissouri.org/get-help/your-fb.Partnering food pantries can be found at: List of Your Regional Food Bank and Pantries Near You (PDF). Most food pantries prefer to receive ground pork for ease of storage and distribution; however, you can check with your local pantry if you prefer to donate something else. Missouri Farmers Care Foundation will reimburse you $1.25 per pound donated for processing costs. If you would like to be reimbursed, please submit a receipt from your processor and a receipt from the food pantry indicating how many pounds of pork you donated. Please email your receipts to info@mofarmerscare.com.
What if I am a business that bought a pig at my local county fair and want to donate?
Thank you for your generosity! Your thoughtfulness is a wonderful way to give back to your local community. Please fill out the commitment form above, indicating to which pantry you will be donating. Partner food pantries can be found at: https://feedingmissouri.org/get-help/your-fb.Partnering food pantries can be found at: List of Your Regional Food Bank and Pantries Near You (PDF). Most food pantries prefer to receive ground pork for ease of storage and distribution; however, you can check with your local pantry if you prefer to donate something else. Missouri Farmers Care Foundation will reimburse you $1.25 per pound donated for processing costs. If you would like to be reimbursed, please submit a receipt from your processor and a receipt from the food pantry indicating how many pounds of pork you donated. Please email your receipts to info@mofarmerscare.com.
Is this donation tax-deductible?
If you are donating pork locally, your donation may be considered tax-deductible. You will need a receipt from your processor and a receipt from the food pantry indicating how many pounds of pork you donated and the fair market value of that pork. If you choose to have the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation reimburse you for processing costs, you have to deduct that reimbursement from the amount you claim as a tax deduction. Please check with your tax professional for advice on claiming this donation as a tax deduction.
If you are contributing a whole pig at the Missouri State Fair, you may be able to deduct the difference between the amount Feeding Missouri compensated you and the fair market value of the pig. Please check with your tax professional for advice on claiming this donation as a tax deduction.
Share the opportunity with your community.
Share the word about the Hogs for Hunger program with individuals in your community. Click below to access the Hogs for Hunger flyer.