First Place in 2026 Food From The Bar Fundraising Campaigns in Los Angeles and San Francisco 

Munger, Tolles & Olson was once again named the top fundraiser in Los Angeles and San Francisco for the 2026 Food From The Bar campaigns, the annual, month-long fundraising and volunteering effort in legal communities supporting their local food banks. 

Food From The Bar brings together law firms, law schools and legal organizations in a friendly competition to raise the most funds, acquire the most food and work the most volunteer hours at their local Feeding America-affiliated food banks. MTO has participated in the campaign since its inception. 

Throughout May, the MTO offices hosted various fundraising events, including spirit days; a silent and live auction; the Munger Games, the firm’s annual trivia contest; a “Munger Kart” competition; and a 5K at the Rose Bowl. Attorneys and staff also participated in volunteer events at their local food banks, where they helped sort, weigh and package tens of thousands of produce and meal kits for distribution. 

MTO’s Food From The Bar campaign across all three offices was organized and led by co-chairs George Garvey, Jessica Laird, Erica Tooch and Andrew Delaplane (Los Angeles); Justin Raphael, Daniel Rubin and Megan McCreadie (San Francisco); and Cynthia Long and Brandon Thomas (Washington, D.C.). 

In total, the 2026 Los Angeles Food From The Bar campaign raised a record-breaking $457,056 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, which equates to 2.4 million meals going to those in need in the community. The 65 participating law firms and companies completed a total of 638 volunteer shifts and donated 1,488 pounds of food. The recognition marks the ninth consecutive year the firm’s Los Angeles office has received the Best Overall Award. 

In San Francisco, Food From The Bar raised a total of $563,585 for the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, with more than $130,000 raised by MTO alone. Fifty organizations participated in this year’s campaign, and MTO was named the campaign’s top fundraiser for the tenth consecutive year. 

In Washington, D.C., more than 30 participating law firms, law schools and legal associations raised more than $600,000 for the Capital Area Food Bank, with $26,240 raised by our D.C. office. The funds raised and volunteer hours will help support individuals and families across the DMV during the critical summer months. 

Learn more about Food From The Bar.