Food from the Bar is a month-long competition among Houston’s legal community where participants earn points by donating food, fund and volunteer time to benefit the Houston Food Bank.

     How It Works

Legal organizations will be awarded points as follows:

• 1 lb. of food = 1 point
• $1 = 3 points
• 1 volunteer = 50 points

Firm/Organization Bonus Points:

• 100 bonus points for every volunteer attending Volunteer Bonus Days

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    Sign Up – Early Registration Now Open

Join us for the 10th Annual Food From the Bar campaign. Early registration begins Monday, February 10

Register before March 14th to receive 250 Bonus Points!

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   Awards

All organizations that make a significant contribution to the campaign will receive Achievement Awards.

Bronze Partners – 5,000 points
Silver Partners – 10,000 points
Gold Partners – 15,000 points
Platinum Partners – 20,000 points

Special Awards

Overall Award – Highest overall combined totals
Creativity Award – as determined by the Houston Food Bank, the most innovative or unusual means of supporting Food from the Bar campaign
Spirit Award – The most volunteer hours at Houston Food Bank
Foodraiser Award – Awarded to the legal organization who collects the most food

  2025 Steering Committee

   Interested in learning more?

Interested in learning more or wanting to schedule a Lunch & Learn? Please contact Sean Crowl.

  2024 Food from the Bar Results

Thank you to the legal community for helping the Houston Food Bank achieve a successful 9th Annual Food from the Bar campaign. The 28 participating legal organizations raised $182,153 and generated 611,848 meals for our community. Congratulations to all our partners and special award winners!