LA Resources

Back to food next week, hopefully 💜

Subject: Sending Love and Support to Our Community ❤️

Hi everyone,

In light of the devastating fires that have swept through Los Angeles in recent days, it just doesn’t feel appropriate to share a newsletter filled with healthy recipes right now.

I consider myself incredibly fortunate; my husband and I are safe in North Hollywood, but the uncertainty of the situation has us packed and ready to go at a moment’s notice. This is a first for me in my 20 years in LA, and it’s truly unsettling.

My heart is heavy for all the friends, family, and fellow Southern Californians who are facing evacuation, losing their homes, and enduring this unimaginable tragedy. It is truly heartbreaking to witness.

Instead of recipes today, I want to take this opportunity to share some resources that I’ve come across in Los Angeles for those who may need assistance during this difficult time. I will continue to update this information as I discover more ways to help.

Please stay strong, Los Angeles. We are all in this together, and my love goes out to each and every one of you. 🖤🖤

Most Updated Evacuation Maps:

Download the Watch Duty App. It also has real time shelter info for each fire area.

Shelter Info:

Animal Shelter and Care

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Shelter and Services for Evacuees

Airbnb is offering free stays for evacuees…more info here

How you can help locally:

California Fire Foundation

The Sacramento-based foundation works with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to help those affected by the wildfires. Visit their page to make a donation. 

World Central Kitchen

The organization spearheaded by Chef José Andrés has a relief team in Southern California to assist impacted first responders and families by providing them meals. To donate to WCK’s wildfire relief efforts, click here. 

Direct Relief 

A humanitarian organization, Direct Relief’s previous wildfire responses in California have included providing N-95 masks, medicine and other resources to first responders and healthcare agencies. One-hundred percent of donations through the organization will go to the relief efforts for the current Southern California wildfires. For information, visit Direct Relief’s webpage. 

GoFundMe

The popular fundraising platform has launched a dedicated hub containing verified GoFundMe pages related to the California wildfires, especially for residents who have been displaced and lost their homes; GoFundMe also created its own campaign for wildfire relief and has tips for those who want to start their own fundraiser. 

Dream Center

This Los Angeles-based community organization is currently operating an evacuation center for those who had to flee their homes.

VISIT THE WEBSITE

Friends in Deed

Friends in Deed is a Pasadena-based nonprofit that provides support to homeless and at-risk community members. They are currently operating a shelter for those experiencing homelessness.

VISIT THE WEBSITE

International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps is a first responder organization that supports communities facing conflict, disaster, or disease. Right now, the organization is working to provide hygiene and first-aid kits to those affected by the fires.

VISIT THE WEBSITE

Canine Rescue Club

The Canine Rescue Club is currently looking for those who are able to foster pets displaced by the wildfires.

Pasadena Humane Society

Accepting donations here

Lagartijas Climbing Crú

What it does: The Lagartijas Climbing Crú, a local BIPOC climbing club, has created a Google spreadsheet to connect fire victims with people who want to donate gear and dehydrated meals.

How you can help: You can sign up on the spreadsheet to lend or give gear including sleeping bags and sleeping pads. You can also donate clothes, fuel, and dehydrated meals.

Set Active

What it does: Set Active is an athleisure brand based in Los Angeles and is accepting clothing donations for families affected by the fires.

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How you can help: You can send the company a direct message via Instagram with your intent to donate and the company will send you an address where you can drop off your donation.

YMCA Koreatown locations

What it does: The Anderson Munger Family YMCA and the Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well-being are accepting essential items donations for victims.

How you can help: Both locations are accepting donations of items including unopened food — bread, jam and canned goods — clothing, blankets, emergency supplies and dog and cat food.

Donations can be dropped off at the Anderson Munger Family YMCA, 4301 W. 3rd St. in Los Angeles, doors close at 10 p.m.; and at the Koreatown YMCA, 433 S. Vermont Ave. in Los Angeles, doors close at 7 p.m.