Join the Movement: Be Part of the 2026 Gumbo Bowl

ADDING THE MISSING INGREDIENTS
GUMBO BOWL
EXIHIBITION EVENT

Building Community Through Adaptive Sports, Veterans, and Louisiana Tradition

September 25th and 26th, 2026

The 2026 Gumbo Bowl is more than a football event—it’s a community fundraiser benefiting S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Inc. Proceeds from the event help support the Foundation’s year-round therapeutic recreation and adaptive sports programs that improve health, fitness, social interaction, independence, and quality of life for youths, adults, seniors, disabled veterans, military service members, and individuals with physical, visual, and economic challenges throughout the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Region.

This inaugural celebration brings together veterans, active-duty military members, adaptive athletes, families, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders for two unforgettable days of inclusion, teamwork, and Louisiana culture.

Hosted by S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Inc., the Gumbo Bowl features Veterans & Military Wheelchair Football, Flag Football, a Louisiana Gumbo Cook-Off, adaptive sports demonstrations, community resources, live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. Every sponsorship, donation, registration, and volunteer helps expand access to adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation programs across our community.

How You Can Get Involved

Whether you’re a business, nonprofit organization, or community supporter, there are many ways to make a lasting impact.

Businesses can become sponsors, host vendor booths, provide in-kind donations, or volunteer employees while gaining valuable exposure and demonstrating their commitment to veterans, adaptive sports, and community inclusion.

Community organizations are invited to share resources, connect with attendees, recruit volunteers, and build partnerships that strengthen the services available throughout the region.

Individuals can volunteer, make a donation, compete in the Gumbo Cook-Off, register to participate, or simply attend with family and friends. Every contribution helps create more opportunities for people of all abilities to stay active, healthy, and connected.

Become a Sponsor

The Gumbo Bowl is seeking businesses, foundations, organizations, and community leaders who want to invest in a one-of-a-kind fundraising event that celebrates service, inclusion, and Louisiana culture while supporting life-changing adaptive sports and recreation programs.

Sponsorship opportunities include marketing exposure, event recognition, community engagement, and the opportunity to directly support programs that improve lives throughout Greater New Orleans.

Register your BusinessToday: https://smclf.org/become-a-sponsor/ 

Current Community Supporters

The 2026 Gumbo Bowl is proudly supported by organizations committed to creating a stronger and more inclusive community.

Event Host
S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Inc.

Community Partners & Supporters
Westbank Athletic Club • Superior Van & Mobility • LSU Health Sciences Center – Human Development Center • Move United • Move United Warfighters • BOX Wheelchairs • TNT 360 Mobility

We sincerely thank these organizations for helping make the inaugural Gumbo Bowl possible and for supporting adaptive athletes, veterans, military service members, and individuals with disabilities across Louisiana.

Help Us Grow the Gumbo Bowl

Join us by registering to participate, becoming a sponsor, volunteering, or making a donation. Together, we can grow the Gumbo Bowl into a signature annual fundraiser that expands adaptive sports, strengthens our community, and creates life-changing opportunities for generations to come.

Become a Volunteer: https://smclf.org/become-a-volunteer/

General Athlete Registration: https://smclf.org/general-athlete-registration/