Georgia Accounting Firms Raised $363K for Food Banks
The statewide fundraising competition leveraged teams across 53 firms to support local food bank inventory.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The 2026 Georgia Accounting Food Fight raised $363,162.91, providing approximately 1,452,652 meals for residents across the state. The initiative engaged more than 4,400 employees from 53 different fundraising teams.
Why it matters
The campaign aims to replenish resources for food banks, which often face increased demand during summer months. Participating firms use the event to align corporate social responsibility efforts with industry-wide networking goals.
The 2026 campaign raised $363,162.91, a portion of the $3,289,797.51 total collected since 2014. The 53 participating teams engaged over 4,400 employees to provide a cumulative 13,159,190 meals.
The players
Nichols Cauley
An accounting firm that raised $53,405.16 during the 2026 campaign.
Underwood Advisors, LLC
A professional services firm that raised $2,061.88 for the food drive.
The details
Accounting firms and industry departments engaged in a friendly statewide competition to generate donations for local food banks. Teams organized individual fundraising pages to maximize contributions from staff and professional networks. Nichols Cauley raised $53,405.16, while Underwood Advisors, LLC contributed $2,061.88 through its team efforts.
Timeline
The Georgia Accounting Food Fight initiative began in 2014.
The 2026 fundraising campaign occurred throughout the year.
Organizers plan to continue the campaign in 2027.
Market Landscape
The 2026 campaign follows the established fundraising cycle set by the Georgia Accounting Food Fight since 2014. This initiative represents a consistent industry effort to address seasonal food bank demand fluctuations.
Operators can leverage collaborative industry fundraising to increase corporate social responsibility impact and brand visibility. Review upcoming philanthropic calendars to align future charitable giving with seasonal inventory needs at local community organizations.
The takeaway
The event demonstrates how industry-wide competition can drive substantial philanthropic participation. Businesses should track annual campaign results to benchmark their corporate giving against regional peers.
What happens next
Organizers plan to build on the campaign momentum in 2027.
Further reading
For more on how local businesses engage in community support, see Philanthropy.
More information
For more details on the campaign impact, visit the Georgia Accounting Food Fight information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CPA Practice Advisor.
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