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In Times of Need: Resources for those Affected by the SoCal Wildfires

Jan 15, 2025
In Times of Need: Resources for those Affected by the SoCal Wildfires

We hope you and your loved ones are safe and well.

We’re sorry it has taken us a while to talk about this because it has hit so close to home, quite literally. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires that have impacted Los Angeles and its neighboring communities in SoCal. We’re thinking of those who tragically lost their homes, livelihoods, and overall sense of peace and security during this difficult time.

If you or anyone you know, a friend, family, or colleague, has been displaced by the fires, please don’t lose hope. This too shall pass and there is help available. Amid all the chaos and uncertainty, we are incredibly grateful to witness the outpouring of support and compassion from our community. Thank you to all those on the frontlines. FDLA, first responders, and volunteers.

Here’s a list of all free and discounted resources for those affected by the L.A. fires.

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION

FOOD ASSISTANCE

  • Calamigos Ranch (Malibu)
  • Brothers BBQ (Koreatown)
  • Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery (Pasadena)
  • Bé Ù (East Hollywood)
  • Burger 3000 (Chatsworth)
  • Danny Boy’s (Westwood)
  • Din Tai Fung (Glendale)
  • Gasolina Cafe (Woodland Hills)
  • Le Great Outdoor (Santa Monica)

Please click here  for more food resources.

TEMPORARY SHELTER

Members of The Hotel Association of Los Angeles are offering free and discounted accommodations to anyone displaced by the recent fires. Find a hotel using their continuously updated database with complete information on availability, contact persons, and special rates.

  • Westwood Recreation Center - 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles 90025
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 300 E Green St, Pasadena
  • Ritchie Valens Recreation Center - 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Paicoma
  • Sepulveda Recreation Center - 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City

FINANCIAL AID AND GRANTS

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency - individuals and business owners in the affected areas can apply for assistance by registering online, calling their hotline (800) 621-3362, or through the FEMA app.
  • Los Angeles Fires 2025 Relief Grants - Available for food and beverage workers who have lost their homes and/ or workplaces. The grants are given based on need and funding availability, ranging from $350 to $1,500. For more info, please visit their website.
  • Fuerza Fund by the Alliance for a Better Community - A grant offering emergency cash assistance to essential workers and households. Apply online in English and Spanish.
  • Financial aid for teachers - Educators for Excellence is offering financial support and resources available through this online form until February 7th.
  • RentSpree - Waive or refund rental fees for property needed or affected by the fires. For information, email support@rentspree.com after applying. Offer valid through April 8th. Only fees paid directly to RentSpree are eligible for reimbursement.

FREE CLOTHING

  • Brooklyn Projects - 7427 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles 90046
  • The Suay Sew Shop - 905 Mateo St., Los Angeles 90021
  • Quirk - 112 W. 9th St., Suite 400, Los Angeles 90015

BABY AND CHILDREN’S NEEDS

  • Baby2Baby - Offering free milk, diapers, clothes, and other critical items for babies and children affected by the fires.
  • Babyletto - Offering free cribs. For more information contact the company at info@babyletto.com
  • Bobbie - Donating free organic baby formula. Fire victims can apply for the free formula online.
  • Los Angeles-area YMCA locations - Offering free childcare assistance for children (aged 4 years, 9 months old up through eighth grade) of first responders, essential workers, and families who have been displaced, evacuated, or who have otherwise experienced loss. For more information or to sign up, contact afterschool@ymcala.org. 
  • Babylist - Distributing various baby gear in its Beverly Hills showroom to affected families. 

PET HEALTH AND CARE SUPPORT

Best Friends Pet Adoption Center, 1845 Pontius Ave. Los Angeles 90025 (No human sanitary items.)

Best Friends Clinic 17411 Chatsworth St. Suite 100, Granada Hills 91344 (Human sanitary items available.)

  • Vetster - Offering California residents free online appointments for first 500 pet owners with vets if their pets are ill or in need of medication that was left behind during an evacuation or lost to the fires. Visit the Vetster online help and support page to set up an appointment.  
  • In Defense of Animals - Offering free, temporary housing for wild or domestic animals. For more information, call Sammy Zablen at (310) 869-2383.
  • Petco - Providing a free locator service to families whose pets are missing due to the fires. Sign up online for Petco Love Lost.
  • The Eaton Fire Animal Rescue Hotline - (626) 577-3752, can be used to report lost, found, and seen animals. If you need help retrieving your pet from an evacuation area, call (213) 270-8155. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Pasadena Humane website.
  • Bowie Barker - Offering free baths for dogs affected by the fires. For more information, including location address and hours, visit its website.  

ANIMAL EVACUATION SHELTERS

  • Los Angeles Equestrian Center - 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506
  • Pierce College Equestrian Center - 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills
  • Rose Bowl Stadium - 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena 91103
  • Agoura Animal Care Center - 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills 91301
  • Pasadena Humane Society - 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 91105

WHERE TO DONATE

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