Lawyers’ Campaign Against Hunger Kickoff

Lawyers’ Campaign Against Hunger Kickoff! By Letam Duson, Esq.

Conceived in 1988 in response to the American Bar Association resolution declaring a “fundamental right is to be free from hunger,” the legal community has rallied behind the Maryland Food Bank’s mission to end hunger by pledging its support through the Lawyers’ Campaign Against Hunger (LCAH) for the last 35 years. The LCAH has served as the philanthropic pillar of the legal community — bringing dedicated Maryland attorneys together to combat food insecurity across the state by benefitting The Maryland Food Bank. During the past two years, the Campaign has been crucial in ensuring the Food Bank could meet the growing demand and logistical challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as food and fuel costs rise, supporting the Campaign is needed more than ever. We have set a goal of raising $400,000.00 for the Maryland Food Bank by December 31, 2022, which will provide nearly 1 million meals to our neighbors in need. Last year, more than 300 firms and individuals in our field made the Lawyers’ Campaign a success. On September 15, 2022, this year’s Campaign kicked off at Venable, LLP. You can donate to the Campaign here.

Pictured (left to right): LCAH Committee Member, Letam Duson; LCAH Committee CoChair, Judson Arnold; MSBA YLS Chair, Kerri Smith; and Maryland Food Bank President, Carmen Del Guercio at the Kickoff.

Pictured (left to right): LCAH Committee Co-Chair, Judson Arnold; Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh; and LCAH Committee Co-Chair, Judd Crane at the Kickoff.