Homeless Shelter Stops Serving Bear Meat
Posted on: Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 00:00 CDT
JUNEAU, Alaska - A Juneau homeless shelter has stopped serving donated bear meat after learning the state prohibits nonprofit groups from accepting wild game meats such as bear, fox and walrus.
"We didn't know that it is illegal," said Jetta Whittaker, executive director of the Glory Hole.
For years, the shelter accepted bear meat to supplement its meals for the homeless. The meat went into many recipes, including burgers, casseroles and spaghetti.
But last year, Whittaker learned that serving it was contrary to rules set by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. This year, it has meant turning down five offers of bear meat.
"That was 250 pounds of ground meat I could use for spaghetti sauce," said Bob Thompson, operations manager of the shelter. "We are protein-poor."
The Glory Hole rarely gets offers of deer because venison is more palatable to most people while bear meat has a stronger, wild smell, Whittaker said.
Some of the people served by the Glory Hole said they miss meat of any kind. David Kelley, who is staying at the shelter, said he appreciates the three meals a day but he is tired of eating starchy vegetables.
"I will eat whatever you put in front of me," Kelley said. "But you cannot live by starches alone."
Source: Associated Press/AP Online
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