Register Now! 9th Annual Legal Food Frenzy

Register Now! 9th Annual Legal Food Frenzy

Friends and colleagues,

At few other times in history has it been as important as it is now to support our state’s eight regional food banks. From April 20 to May 1, you can do just that through the 9th Annual Legal Food Frenzy!

Why is it important that my firm, legal organization or court participate in the Legal Food Frenzy?

Thousands of Georgia children rely upon being at school in order to receive two meals per day. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are not at school, missing these meals and facing food insecurity. To make matters worse, many families who are typically food secure have been and will continue to be impacted by the economic effects of this coronavirus outbreak. It is the state’s eight community food banks to whom these children and families will turn.

We are fortunate to be members of a profession that encourages giving to our communities. And for just $1 donated during the Legal Food Frenzy, the food banks can distribute $8 worth of groceries into communities around our state. Last year alone, Georgia’s lawyers were responsible for a record breaking $419,321 and 17,617 pounds of food raised. This is the equivalent of 1.7 million meals. As impactful as this was then, imagine the impact that would have during times like these.

How can I register to participate in the Legal Food Frenzy?

The competition starts April 20, so it is not too late to join! Simply visit galegalfoodfrenzy.org [ linkprotect.cudasvc.com ] to register. When you do so, your firm, organization or court will be connected to the regional food bank serving your local community, because all funds donated during the Food Frenzy stay local.

Will this Food Frenzy be different than in the past because of the COVID-19 pandemic?

This year’s Food Frenzy will use an all-new online fundraising platform that makes raising money online for your food bank easier and more interactive than ever before. This is an incredible resource to utilize as many of us continue to abide by social distancing orders and work from home over the coming weeks. While food donations aren’t a part of this year’s competition, a huge impact can still be made through online fundraising.

Georgia’s lawyers have raised more than $2.3 million, the equivalent of more than 9.6 million meals in the eight years since the start of the Legal Food Frenzy. I hope every Georgia lawyer joins me in taking Attorney General Chris Carr’s challenge of donating the equivalent of one billable hour to the Legal Food Frenzy. Let’s work together to build a healthier, stronger Georgia.

Sincerely,

Darrell Sutton
President, State Bar
president@gabar.org [ mailto:president@gabar.org ]