Bulkley Richardson Attorneys, Staff Raise $11,000 to Battle Food Insecurity

SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson holds an annual campaign to raise funds for the United Way of Pioneer Valley through personal contributions from attorneys and staff. The campaign has become a tradition at the firm for many reasons, making an impact in the local community.

This year’s campaign donations will go directly to battling food insecurity. The temporary increases to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits that were provided during the pandemic have now ended, leaving families across the Pioneer Valley with a significant reduction in their monthly food assistance at a time when grocery prices remain high. This means more households are struggling to keep food on the table and are turning to community resources for help.

“Each year, Bulkley Richardson holds this campaign for the United Way of Pioneer Valley during the month of November. It has become a firm tradition, and I am pleased to announce that we raised $11,000 this year,” said Rachel Knauerhase, 2025 campaign co-manager. “We want to thank everyone who donated, with an extra special thanks to Chris Visser, Jenelle Dodds, John Pucci, Scott Foster, and Dan Finnegan for participating in our Match Days. This is the most money we’ve raised for the United Way campaign since 2018, and we could not have done so without everyone’s generosity.”

Andrew Loin, 2025 campaign co-manager, added that, “for more than 100 years, our local United Way has mobilized community resources to meet community needs. Food security is just one of their many initiatives, providing food to families who are struggling to meet their needs due to the substantial impact of inflation on the affordability of food. With community donations, the United Way of Pioner Valley has been able to create its own food pantry in Springfield that directly gives food to over 400 families every Tuesday.”