Attorney General Clark Announces 8th Annual Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food and Diaper Drive

In its eighth year supporting Vermonters in need and the vital work of the Vermont Foodbank, the Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food Drive will start Friday, September 6^th, and run until Friday, September 20^th. Again this year, the Attorney General's Office is encouraging members of the legal community to collect diapers, in addition to food, to support Vermont families experiencing diaper need.

For the past seven years, the Vermont Foodbank, the Vermont Bar Association (VBA), the Attorney General's Office (AGO), and many other law offices throughout the state have joined forces to raise more than $70,000.00 and collect over 12,000 food items and other nonperishable items such as diapers. This year, the Vermont Paralegal Organization (VPO) joins for its fourth consecutive year in co-hosting the food drive.

"I am proud to carry on the tradition of our food drive, which I have been a proud and active supporter of since its inception when I served as a coordinator," said Attorney General Clark. "Now for the second year, we will include diapers in our drive, as there is no government subsidy for families experiencing diaper need. Many households in our communities struggle with the rising cost of food and diapers and I urge our legal community to show their support by donating in this year's drive."

Participants will host online fundraising pages and collect item donations. Attorney General Clark's Announcement Letterand Participation Formprovide more information.

The AGO, VBA, VPO, and Vermont Foodbank pledge to support all Vermonters in need through this momentous collective effort.

CONTACT: Amelia Vath, Outreach and Communications Coordinator, 802-828-3171