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Established in 1993, Attorneys Against Hunger has raised over $1.2 million to combat food insecurity in Allegheny County, with a total fundraising goal of $20,000 set annually. The program operates under the challenge grant framework, with significant contributions from sponsors like Eckert Seamans and the Rita M. McGinley Foundation. Supported agencies cover 100% of administrative costs, allowing donations to provide direct assistance. Community outreach events engage various local agencies, including the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and the Urban League, to help those in need.
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Historical Facts & Goals • Established in 1993 - $20,000 • Total raised – over 1.2 Million • Goals – • set amount • challenge grant
Challenge Grant • $15,000 Challenge Grant • Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC; • McGinley family members of the bar; and, • Rita M. McGinley Foundation.
Supported Agencies Cover 100% Administrative Costs • 1993-2009 • LexisNexis • 2010- Present • Lead Sponsor Steidl & Steinberg • Supporting Sponsor Gleason & Associates, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
Outreach Events 2011-2012 Community Outreach Events • Saturday, November 10 Urban League Hunger Services • Saturday, December 10 South Hills Interfaith Ministries • Sunday, January 28 Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank • Saturday, February 11 Rainbow Kitchen
Agencies Supported by AAH Donations • Downtown Ministerium Walk-in Ministry – • First Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Smithfield United, St. Mary of Mercy & Trinity Episcopal Cathedral • East End Cooperative Ministry • Focus on Renewal • Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank • Urban League of Pittsburgh Hunger Services • The Intersection, Inc. • Jubilee Kitchen • Just Harvest • North Hills Community Outreach • Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force • Rainbow Kitchen • South Hills Interfaith Ministries • Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
Appeals • Letters • Lawyers Journal • Ads & Articles • Sidebar - ACBA E-Letter • Postcards • Website • Video • ACBA Section Meetings