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Sarasota News Leader January 10, 2014 Page 71 ICARD MERRILL EMPLOYEES MAKE DONATION TO ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK Employees of the law firm of Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg P.A. joined forces recently to raise $1,140 for the benefit of All Faiths Food Bank as part of a special holiday outreach project coordinated by firm president Robert G. Lyons, the firm has announced. and this small project is a way that we could have a tangible and immediate impact on their lives." Because of a matching gifts campaign in effect at All Faiths Food Bank through the month of December, the firm's donation was automatically doubled to $2,280, the release Staff from all three office locations — Sarasota, points out. Lakewood Ranch and Port Charlotte — par"All Faiths Food Bank is a member of Feeding ticipated in the campaign, a news release America and the hub of the hunger relief sysnotes. tem in DeSoto and Sarasota counties," the "Icard Merrill supports the community and release adds. Last year, the organization dislocal nonprofits in various ways all year long, tributed nearly 6.2 million pounds of food but we wanted to do something extra during — equating to 5.2 million meals — through the holiday season," said Lyons in the release. 195 pantries, soup kitchens, churches, "It is disturbing to realize just how many fam- community centers and programs, the ilies in this area may not have enough to eat, release notes. % QUICK TIP Share stories by clicking the icon in the menubar and choosing to share via e-mail, post to Facebook or Twitter, or many other sharing options. QUICK TIP For the best viewing experience on a computer click the the menubar to zoom to fullscreen mode. icon in