The LA Wildfire Response Fund helps ensure no child misses a meal and helps Los Angeles rebuild from the devastating wildfires.
Kids and families in LA are facing unimaginable loss as they recover from devastating wildfires in the region. No Kid Hungry has worked to combat childhood hunger in California for decades, and we will continue the fight through the aftermath of these wildfires. The No Kid Hungry LA Wildfire Response Fund provides school districts and local organizations with immediate and long-term assistance to ensure no kid misses a meal as they recover from the recent wildfires.
Join us in making a difference.
Your support of No Kid Hungry’s LA Wildfire Response Fund helps hunger heroes on the ground do whatever it takes to feed their kids and community.
LA Wildfire Response Fund Partners
We are grateful to partner and support incredible community organizations and agencies supporting kids and families impacted by the wildfires.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
- National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON)
- AltaMed Foundation
- Celebration Nation
- Immigo L.A.
- Foothill Unity Center
- Special Needs Network
- Friends in Deed
- Latino Restaurant Association
- Day One
- Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation
Resources for Disaster Preparedness
For our friends and families across Southern California affected by the fires, we encourage you to stay informed through trusted sources and remain vigilant.
- County of Los Angeles for latest emergency updates and alerts
- CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to monitor wildfire activity.
- National Weather Service for updated weather conditions.
- Download Watch Duty. Watch Duty is an app that tracks wildfires and disaster information like notifications on fire perimeters, evacuation zones, and air quality in real-time.
- Build your emergency kit with this disaster checklist from Ready.gov
Food Resources for Impacted Families
Apply for CalFresh food benefits!
Individuals and families impacted by the recent wildfires across the Los Angeles area, who either lost jobs and incomes, may be eligible for CalFresh food benefits. Families can apply by online, by phone or in-person:
- Apply Online at BenefitsCal.com
- Apply by Calling the Los Angeles County DPSS’s Customer Service Center (866) 613-3777
- Apply In-Person at any DPSS District Office or outreach site.
Visit the LA County DPSS Website for more information.
For immediate food assistance
- Find your local food bank or visit World Central Kitchen meal locations.
- You can also call 2-1-1, a resource helpline for referrals for childcare, affordable housing or shelter, cash assistance, healthcare and more.
Additional Information from No Kid Hungry
- Blog: Marking One Year: the LA Community’s Unwavering Strength After the Wildfires
- Blog: End of Year: Inspiring Hope and Fighting Hunger, Meet Some of the Hunger Heroes Supporting Kids and Families Impacted by the LA Wildfires
- Read reflections from the ground from our founder and executive chair
- RELEASE: No Kid Hungry Announces New LA Wildfire Response Fund in Partnership with Jeff Bridges and Kristen Bell
- RELEASE: Alert from No Kid Hungry California: Disaster Food Benefits for Families Impacted by Recent Fires
- RELEASE: Jeff Bridges and Chef Brooke Williamson Honored at Los Angeles No Kid Hungry Dinner on March 17th
Last updated: March 26, 2026
