LOS
ANGELES, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a united
front against food insecurity in Los
Angeles County, 55 local law firms raised $479,095 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
The raised funds will go toward closing the hunger gap during the
summer break when many children who rely on school lunch programs
may miss meals. Since its inception, this campaign has raised more
than $7 million.
The legal community donated a total of 497 volunteer shifts to
help glean, sort and box food at the Food Bank.
Munger, Tolles & Olson was the Overall Winner and
California Court of Appeal, Second
District was the Per Capita Winner of this year's campaign,
illuminating the unity and support of the LA legal community for
the Food Bank and their neighbors.
"Amid high demand for food assistance, it is uplifting to see
the Los Angeles legal community
unite in support of the Food Bank and our neighbors," said
Kathleen McDowell, a partner at
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP. "Food From The Bar serves as a
unifying force, demonstrating the strength of collective action. We
are grateful to the Food Bank for giving us this opportunity and
their unwavering commitment to serving the Los Angeles County community."
Sixteen years ago, the Food Bank's Food From The Bar (FFTB)
campaign launched after modeling a successful Bay Area campaign. At
the time, 31 law firms and other law-related entities partnered
with the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Women Lawyers
Association of Los Angeles to kick
off a friendly competition to raise funds and awareness to bolster
the Food Bank.
"We are deeply grateful to the Los
Angeles legal community for their profound dedication to the
fight against hunger," said Michael
Flood, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food
Bank. "The ongoing partnership with LA's legal community has
significantly enhanced the Food Bank's efforts. Together, we are
making a substantial difference in the lives of individuals and
families across Los Angeles County
struggling to access nutritious food."
Food is a fundamental necessity, yet millions of individuals
still face inconsistent access, a worsened situation. Initiatives
like Food From The Bar, bolstered by community support, empower the
Food Bank and its partner agencies to consistently aid hundreds of
thousands of children, seniors, families and individuals each
month. This collaborative effort underscores the importance of
unity and collective action in combating food insecurity.
Please visit the Food From The Bar webpage for a complete list
of participating firms, recognition levels, and special awards.
About Food From The Bar:
Launched in 2009, the Food From The Bar campaign is an annual,
six-week effort led by members of the legal community. It is
focused on providing nutritious meals for children in Los Angeles County. Legal teams compete to see
who can raise the most donations and clock the most volunteer
hours. For more information, visit
LAFoodBank.org/foodfromthebar.
About the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources
to fight hunger in Los Angeles
County for over 50 years. To support the Food Bank's vision
that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles
County, food and grocery products are distributed through a
network of partner agencies and other Food Bank programs. The Food
Bank also energizes the community to get involved and support
hunger relief, primarily through volunteerism and conducts
nutrition education campaigns and advocates for public policies
that benefit people served and improve nutrition security. The Food
Bank is rated at the highest level by Candid and Charity Navigator,
and 96% of all revenue goes to programs. For more information,
visit LAFoodBank.org.
Media Contact
David
May
Director of Marketing and Communications
dmay@lafoodbank.org
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