For more than 15 years, Food from the Bar has united law firms, legal services organizations, and law schools and government legal offices and courts in a friendly competition to raise funds, donate food, and volunteer their time in support of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s mission to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. 

In its 17th edition, the Food From the Bar campaign raised $602,078, a powerful demonstration of the legal community’s generosity, unity, and commitment to fighting child food insecurity across Los Angeles County. Since its inception in 2009, this campaign has raised more than $8 million. 

“The legal community’s continued support through the Food from the Bar campaign is both remarkable and deeply appreciated,” said Michael Flood, President and CEO of the LA Regional Food Bank. “We are profoundly grateful to all participating firms, individuals, and volunteers whose generosity and commitment will help provide millions of meals to individuals and families facing food insecurity throughout Los Angeles County.”

While every contribution led to the campaign’s success, Munger, Tolles & Olson was the Overall Winner, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison was the Per Capita Winner in this year’s edition. 

“This initiative aligns with our firm’s longstanding commitment to community service and social responsibility,” said Erica Tooch, Litigation Associate from Munger, Tolles & Olson. “Supporting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in its mission to combat hunger is both a privilege and a responsibility we take seriously. We commend the Food Bank for its vital work and are proud to play a role in advancing its impact across Los Angeles County.”

Food is one of the most basic, everyday necessities, and yet, millions of individuals don’t have access to this crucial resource. With support from the community, such as Food From The Bar, the Food Bank, and our partner agencies are able to provide unbroken support to hundreds of thousands of children, seniors, families and individuals each month.

Please visit the Food From The Bar webpage for a full list of 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.