In the wake of the devastating wildfires across Southern California, access to essential resources like food, water, shelter, and mental health support is critical for those affected. Here’s a comprehensive guide for victims and first responders seeking assistance.
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Food Assistance
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is collaborating with over 600 partner agencies to meet food needs during the wildfire emergency.
📍 Find food assistance locations here.
Several local restaurants are offering free meals for evacuees and first responders, including:
- Blaze Pizza (Glendale) – Free 11-inch pizzas at 3210 Glendale Galleria
- Crustacean (Beverly Hills) – 468 N Bedford Dr.
- Dtown Pizzeria (West Hollywood) – 8424 Santa Monica Blvd
- Dudley Market (Venice) – 9 Dudley Ave
- Fiorelli Pizza (Venice) – 1039 Abbot Kinney Blvd
- La Sorted’s (Los Angeles) – 2847 Sunset Blvd
- Norms – Participating locations
- Sonoritas Prime Tacos (West LA and DTLA) – 2004 Sawtelle Blvd & 1050 Flower St
- Sora Craft Kitchen (Los Angeles) – 1109 E 12th St
- Sunday Gravy (Inglewood) – 1122 Centinela Ave
- Yeastie Boys – Multiple locations
- Fatburger Food Truck (“Fatmobile”) – Serving 10,000 free meals across shelters and first responder sites
Housing Assistance
- Airbnb, in partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for displaced residents. Stays are fully funded by Airbnb.org and generous hosts.
- Big Bear is providing discounted lodging and four $25 dining vouchers for evacuees.
📍 Find available rooms and special rates here.
Mental Health Support
For those experiencing emotional distress:
- Call or text 988 for immediate crisis support.
- Call the LA County ACCESS Center: 1-800-854-7771 (available 24/7).
- Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.
Support for Healthcare Professionals
- FIGS, a Los Angeles-based medical apparel company, is donating PPE, meals, scrubs, and childcare support for medical staff affected by the wildfires.
📧 Email HereforLA@wearfigs.com for assistance.
Respite Opportunities
- Discovery Cube (Children’s Museum) – Free admission through Friday, Jan. 10. Open:
- Thursday: Until 5 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rideshare Assistance
- Lyft: Two free rides up to $25 each (total $50) with code CAFIRERELIEF25 (Valid through Jan. 15).
- Uber: Free rides up to $40 with code WILDFIRE25.
Self-Storage Assistance
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage at 92 locations, including:
- Los Angeles East: Baldwin Park, City of Industry, Covina, El Monte, Glendora, Los Angeles
- Los Angeles South: Bellflower, Gardena, Long Beach, Torrance
- Orange County: Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach
- San Bernardino & Riverside Counties: Riverside, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Corona, Redlands
📞 Call your nearest U-Haul center for more details.
Communication Assistance
T-Mobile is offering unlimited talk, text, and data for affected customers in:
- Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Palisades, Pasadena, Sierra Madre
Hearing Aid Replacement
Dr. Amit Gosalia is offering free replacements for Starkey, Signia, Oticon, and Cochlear Corp hearing aids damaged in the wildfires.
📞 Call 602-625-7655 for more information.
Additional Community Resources
The MALAN Fire & Wind Store Resources spreadsheet offers a comprehensive list of community centers and shelters across:
- Agoura Hills, Arcadia, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Ventura, Woodland Hills, and more.
