Smashing Hunger

By Mark Lefenfeld and Jay Weintraub of Berkshire Bounty
August 2026

Smashing Hunger Pickleball players are invited to rally against food insecurity at the 3rd Annual FUN(d)raising Pickleball Players Tournament for the benefit of BERKSHIRE BOUNTY (berkshirebounty.org), a not-for-profit organization with the mission to creatively advance community food security through food rescue and delivery.

Registration will be open August 1 through September 18, 2026, with the actual tournament taking place, rain or shine, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Bousquet Sport Club in Pittsfield, MA.

"These types of benefits are gratifying to our organization and show how our community pulls together. We're so thankful," stated Mark Lefenfeld and Jay Weintraub, Berkshire Bounty co-founders.

Players may register as teams in either an Advanced-Beginner/Intermediate or Advanced Intermediate/Advanced Division.

Entry Fee is $120/per team with all proceeds going to BERKSHIRE BOUNTY.

Registration will be live on August 1, 2026.

For more information, please email Berkshirebountytournament@gmail.com