they ' re being pushed to live on crumbs , so friars at a small convent famous for its pumpkin bread are threatening that they june have to slice up the territory for production . the threat of a shutdown of the 75 - year - old community of the angels below the hollywood sign has prompted families and supporters to mount a fight to saves the one - area secular retreat . the volunteers say they should turn to the convent ' moist and fragrant pumpkin bread to temporarily build up a cash shortfall that has trimmed the lodge ' s operating budget by more than 70 % .
The Monastery of the Angels was founded 75 years ago.