Georgia's accounting profession has once again demonstrated its collective power to address food insecurity, raising $363,162.91 through the 2026 Georgia Accounting Food Fight. The total translates to 1,452,652 meals for Georgians in need, according to a joint announcement from The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and Feeding Georgia. The campaign, now in its thirteenth year, brought together 53 team fundraising pages representing more than 4,400 employees from accounting firms and industry accounting departments across the state.
The significance of this year's effort extends beyond the impressive dollar figure. Funds raised by participating teams remain local, directly benefiting the food bank serving each team's community. The campaign is strategically timed to help food banks replenish resources following the heightened demand of the summer months, when many families face increased food insecurity due to children being out of school and other seasonal pressures. This local-first model ensures that the generosity of Georgia's accounting professionals has an immediate and tangible impact in their own backyards.
Julie Kuykendall, Executive Director of Feeding Georgia, expressed deep gratitude to participants. "Your generosity strengthens the work of food banks and hunger-relief partners serving communities across our state," she said. "What you accomplished this year matters, and we hope it inspires even more people to join us. In 2027, we want to build on this momentum, welcome new teams to the competition and show just how much more we can accomplish together."
Boyd Search, CEO of The Georgia Society of CPAs, underscored the profession's enduring commitment. "The Georgia Accounting Food Fight continues to demonstrate what our profession can accomplish when we come together in service to our communities," he said. Since the campaign began in 2014, Georgia's accounting community has raised a cumulative $3,289,797.51, equivalent to 13,159,190 meals. That sustained track record reflects a deep-rooted culture of service within the state's accounting firms and corporate finance departments.
This year's top honors went to Nichols Cauley, named Statewide Hunger Champion for raising $53,405.16 across its combined teams. Underwood Advisors, LLC was named Statewide Food Fight Hero, raising $2,061.88 and earning the most points per employee statewide. Other winners included Deloitte Atlanta Audit & Assurance (Big Four, overall and per employee), Forvis Mazars, LLP (Large Firm, overall), Cherry Bekaert (Large Firm, per employee), Smith Adcock and Company LLP (Medium Firm, overall and per employee), Rumph & Associates (Small Firm, overall and per employee), and Teradata Corporation (Industry Accounting Department, overall and per employee).
The implications of this year's campaign are clear: even as economic pressures persist, Georgia's accounting community remains a reliable partner in the fight against hunger. The friendly competition format not only boosts morale but also amplifies fundraising results, creating a scalable model that other professional communities could emulate. With nearly 12,000 members, The Georgia Society of CPAs provides a powerful network for mobilizing resources. For more information about the campaign and how to contribute, visit https://feedinggeorgia.org/georgia-accounting-food-fight/. To learn more about the Society, visit www.gscpa.org.
