Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is asking hunters to donate leftover deer meat through its Hunters for the Hungry program.

Hunters with leftover meat can drop it off at Aguilar's Meat Market or Vera's Meat Market on University Drive in Edinburg. The markets will process the meat and deliver it to the food bank so it can get it to families who need it.

“Regardless of the holidays, protein is something that everyone certainly needs and needs on their table. So every single pound that we receive through Hunters for the Hungry through that program is essential for the people that we serve,” Food Bank RGV CEO Libby Saenz said.

Food Bank RGV takes in about 8,000 pounds of deer meat every year. Representatives say that helps about 3,000 families in the area.