Attorney General’s March Against Hunger all this month

Go to http://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/2773.htm to sign up to participate in this statewide competition between law firms in Indiana to raise much-needed resources for regional food banks. Firms can sign up anytime during the collection period, which runs through March 31.

 

Attorney General Greg Zoeller has once again joined forces with the Indiana State Bar Association and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry (FIsH) for the fourth annual March Against Hunger food drive.

March Against Hunger is a friendly competition between law firms to raise the most donations – either of nonperishable foods or direct monetary contributions – for Indiana’s 11 regional food banks.

"Food banks across the state have been struggling to keep up with the needs of the hungry that have increased due to the long recession," Zoeller said. "For the fourth year, I am calling upon the members of my profession to step up and do what attorneys do best – serve the interests of others. This is no time to let up, so I'm doubling our efforts to include four weeks instead of two as in years past. I've been very proud of the support by the many members of the Indiana State Bar Association, and I hope for greater support this year to meet the greater need."

"Hoosiers are struggling with hunger in every single Indiana county. With 1 in 6 Hoosiers at risk statewide and with the number even greater for children – just 1 in 4 at risk of hunger – the need continues for food assistance," said Emily Weikert Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry. "The food provided through drives like March Against Hunger and other sources help our food banks serve Hoosier families, many of whom are visiting pantries more and more as a supplemental source for monthly food shortfalls. We are grateful for the ongoing support and dedication of Attorney General Zoeller and attorneys across the state."

In 2011, 50 law firms in Indiana and Kentucky participated in the March Against Hunger and raised more than 6,000 pounds of food and $27,574, which combined is the equivalent of 143,986 pounds (or 72 tons) of assistance.

Zoeller presented the 2011 Attorney General’s Cup to the biggest donating firms in four categories.

• Barnes & Thornburg – Large firm

• Fleschner Stark Tanoos & Newlin, Terre Haute – Medium firm

• Tuesley Hall Konopa, South Bend – Small firm

• Department of Justice/Office of the US Trustee in Indianapolis – Public/Nonprofit

The categories for the 2012 March Against Hunger are:

• Large firm (50+)

• Medium (10-49)

• Small & solo practitioner (1-9)

• Public/Nonprofit

The Attorney General’s Cup will once again be presented to the firm collecting the most donations in each division.