Hollywood Food Coalition Pickleball Fundraiser: The City of West Hollywood will co-sponsor the Hollywood Food Coalition’s pickleball fundraiser, Smash Hunger: Pickle for Good, on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center’s Tennis and Pickleball Courts, located at 8750 El Tovar Place, next to the West Hollywood Library.
Supporting Food Recovery and Meal Programs
The fundraiser aims to collect money for the Hollywood Food Coalition’s food recovery and meal programs. These programs provide meals for people who face food insecurity in West Hollywood and across Los Angeles. The event is open to everyone, and attendance is free. People who want to compete in pickleball can buy tickets that cost between $50 and $100.
Community Partnerships in Action
The event is being hosted in partnership with Tennacity. The Hollywood Food Coalition has been serving the community for over 30 years. The group focuses on rescuing and distributing food, preparing nightly meals, and supporting food equity through volunteer work and community partnerships.
A Mission to End Hunger
The Hollywood Food Coalition works to “nourish the community by rescuing and distributing food, preparing nightly meals, and uniting efforts to achieve food equity.” This fundraiser will not only raise money but also bring attention to the problems of food waste and hunger. It also encourages the community to take part in a healthy, fun activity.
Why It Matters
By combining fitness with giving back, this fundraiser connects the community while supporting an important cause. The event highlights the growing role of pickleball as a tool for community engagement and shows how local partnerships can help address hunger across Los Angeles.
News in Brief: Hollywood Food Coalition Pickleball Fundraiser
The City of West Hollywood will co-sponsor the Hollywood Food Coalition’s pickleball fundraiser Smash Hunger: Pickle for Good on September 6, 2025. The free event will raise funds for food recovery and meal programs that serve food-insecure people in West Hollywood and Los Angeles. Participants can compete with tickets priced at $50–$100.