The 4th Annual Statewide Legal Food Frenzy is right around the corner. Sign up your firm now to compete for the “Attorney General’s Cup.”

THE NEED

A recent study by the Food Security Institute, Center on Hunger and Poverty found that over 600,000 Virginians are considered either “food insecure” or “food insecure with hunger.” A large number of these individuals are children, senior citizens, or disabled. It is estimated that our recent economic downturn has increased these levels by thirty percent. At the same time, our food banks are experiencing a dearth in donations, further increasing the level of unmet need. 

THE RESPONSE

In response to the urgent need, Attorney General Bob McDonnell, The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and The Federation of Virginia Food Banks joined efforts in 2007 to create the First Annual Statewide Legal Food Frenzy—a food and fund drive competition among all Virginia law firms. In this friendly competition, the law firm that raises the most food (based on a per person average—attorneys and staff) will be awarded the prestigious and highly coveted “Attorney General’s Cup.” There are also special awards for the top law school and public interest/government office.

In 2007, Virginia’s legal community demonstrated its commitment to serving the public by raising over 679,000 pounds of food. McDonnell deemed this competition “a terrific success” that demonstrates the goodness of the citizens of Virginia. The “Attorney General’s Cup” was awarded to McGuireWoods LLP.

In 2008, Virginia’s legal community stepped up and raised almost 1,400,000 pounds of food. Attorney General McDonnell was “overwhelmed” by the generosity of Virginia’s legal community. The “Attorney General’s Cup” was awarded to Schettine & Nguyen, PLC.

In 2009, under the leadership of Attorney General Bill Mims, Virginia’s legal community raised an unprecedented 1,650,000 pounds of food. In addition, Attorney General Mims took the Legal Food Frenzy nationwide, inspiring several other states to start their own competitions.

This year, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has challenged Virginia’s legal community to surpass last year's record collection. To reach our goal, we need each and every law firm, legal department, court, and law office in Virginia to participate.

PARTICIPATE

Participating in the Legal Food Frenzy is easy. To get started, all you have to do is register online.

Once your firm is registered, the individual(s) that you designate to lead your collection efforts will be contacted by members of The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and customized food and fund collection materials will be provided.
 

For questions about the Legal Food Frenzy campaign
and website content, please contact Derek Swanson.