Hope the Mission fights hunger with 'Meatball Madness'

NORTH HILLS (KABC) -- Hope the Mission collaborated with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel's office to host "Meatball Madness" in support of fighting against food insecurity in Los Angeles.

Meatball Madness' goal was to produce 250,000 meatballs in the matter of nine hours. Each meatball symbolized the capacity it takes to feed each and every individual in Los Angeles who is struggling with hunger, and even homelessness. The joint collaboration demonstrated the forces that are needed to tackle the homeless epidemic that is currently going on in the city.

Hope The Mission is one of the largest organizations in the nation that is dedicated to serving the homeless and preventing poverty by offering immediate and long-term assistance. They have about 33 facilities and 2,700 shelter beds, including tiny home villages, shelters, and thrift stores. Hope the Mission has constantly worked with many volunteers to provide nutritious meals since 2009. Volunteers were welcomed to join alongside the SoCalGas volunteers for the event.

The event took place at the Hope Headquarters in North Hills, CA.

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