As devastating fires ravage the Los Angeles region, we are closely monitoring the impact on our school and community partners as well as our supporters. Our hearts are heavy as we witness incredible loss.
Of utmost concern is the immediate and prolonged impact this disaster will have on kids, families and the greater community. Families are facing the loss of their homes and evacuations, alongside lost jobs and incomes. At the same time, destruction to school buildings, air quality and power outages has led to school closures – which means the loss of school meals. The result is a situation where many kids and families are facing hunger.
We are grateful for the heroic work of our local partners who have jumped into action to meet the needs of our community. Members of the culinary community, alongside local organizations and volunteers, are coming together to provide meals for those in affected communities.
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
Disaster CalFresh Assistance
Disaster CalFresh is a program that provides immediate food assistance to individuals and families impacted by natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, or fires.
A family of four with a monthly income up to $3,529 per month may be eligible to receive a one-time $975 food benefit through this program, which is available to those who lived or worked in a fire-impacted area.
- Who can apply?
Individuals and families who lived or worked in a fire impacted area within Los Angeles County on January 7, 2025 may be eligible for D-CalFresh food benefits. Wildfire impacted areas include the following ZIP codes:
Wildfire | Eligible ZIP Codes |
Eaton | 91104, 91206, 91103, 91016, 91010, 91001, 91214, 91101, 91107, 91006, 91208, 91020, 91105, 91011, 91024, 91008, 91007, 91042, and 91106 (total =19) |
Hughes | 91334, 91350, 91355, 91384, 91390, 93532, and 93536 (total =7) |
Hurst | 91342, 91344, 91321, 91326, 91381, and 91311 (total =6) |
Palisades | 90049, 91302, 91301, 90290, 90272, 90265, 90402, 90073, 90077, 90095, 90401, 90403, 90404, 91316, 91356, 91367, 91403, 91436, and 91340 (total = 19) |
Other Due to Qualifying Power Outages | 91750, 93510 (total = 2) |
Individuals already participating CalFresh and living in these zip codes do not need to apply for D-CalFresh benefits, by may be eligible to receive supplemental benefits, which bring the household up to the maximum benefit amount based on their household size.
- How to apply
Households may only apply for Disaster CalFresh between February 10-14, 2025, and February 18-19, 2025, by calling 866-488-8482 (M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or visiting a Los Angeles DPSS office to apply in person. In most cases, benefits will be available within three days of the date of a qualifying interview.
D-CalFresh benefits will be provided via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which is like a debit card that can be used to purchase food items at grocery stores, farmers markets and other authorized retailers. If applicants are approved, the county will tell them when and where to pick up their EBT card.
World Central Kitchen (WCK)
WCK is distributing free hot meals to the public at the following locations in Southern California in response to multiple active wildfires near Los Angeles.
Pasadena, Altadena & Sierra Madre
Post Office Orange Grove | 600 Lincoln Ave. | Pasadena | 9-3 PM
- Full Circle Thrift | 2245 Lake Ave. | Altadena | 11-3 PM
Fraternal Order of Eagles | 455 E Woodbury Rd. | Altadena | 11-3 PM
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church | 2640 E Orange Grove Blvd. | Pasadena | 11-3 PM
Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA | 611 E Sierra Madre Blvd. | Sierra Madre | 11-3 PM
Also a water distribution site from 11-3 PM
LA County Fire Dept. Station 12 | 2760 N Lincoln Ave | Altadena | 11-4 PM
Also a water distribution site from 11-3 PM
Gordy’s Garage | 843 W Woodbury Rd | Altadena | 4-8 PM
Also a water distribution site from 4-8 PM
Sierra Madre United Methodist | 695 W Sierra Madre Blvd | Sierra Madre | 4-8 PM
Also a water distribution site from 4-8 PM
God’s Waiting Room Church (Parking Lot Health Clinic) | 2033 E. Washington Blvd. | Pasadena | 11-3 PM
Iglesia Del Nazareno | 3541 Brandon St. | Pasadena | 4-7 PM
Los Angeles
- Post Office Exposition Blvd | 11270 Exposition Blvd. Fl 1 | Los Angeles | 9-3 PM
Pacific Palisades, Malibu, & Santa Monica
Palisades Fire Station 69 | 15045 Sunset Blvd. | Pacific Palisades | 11-8 PM
XUNTOS | 516 Santa Monica Blvd. | Santa Monica | 12-3 PM
- Pita Bu | 22935 Pacific Coast Hwy. | Malibu | 11-5 PM
Sites may change, please check their socials and the WCK website for up-to-date site information.
LA Regional Food Bank
For families seeking food or other resources, the LA Regional Food Bank has a network of over 600 partner agencies and are ready to provide vital food assistance. If you or someone you know is impacted, please use their Find Food Pantry Locator or please go to 211LA.org or call 2-1-1.
YMCAs in LA County
YMCAs with Food Distribution Sites:
Anderson Munger Family YMCA | 4301 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020
10:00 am, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each monthAntelope Valley Family YMCA | 3001 10th Street West Lancaster CA 93534
3:00 pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of each monthCollins & Katz Family YMCA | 1466 S Westgate Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025
10:00 am, ThursdayCrenshaw Family YMCA | 3820 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008
11:00 am-2:00 pm, TuesdayCulver-Palms Family YMCA | 4500 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90230
9:00 am-11:00 am, ThursdayMid Valley Family YMCA | 6901 Lennox Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405
10:00 am, ThursdayPalisades-Malibu YMCA | 821 Via de la Paz , Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272
12:00 pm, ThursdaySoutheast-Rio Vista YMCA | 4801 E 58th Street, Maywood, CA 90270
Once a month on Wednesdays at 10:00 am on the following dates: May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 20, December 18
Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA | 2900 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90023
10:00 am, Monday & WednesdayWeingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center | 9900 S Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044
9:30 am-11:30 am, TuesdayWest Valley Family YMCA | 18810 Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA 91335
10:00 am, WednesdayWilmington YMCA | 1127 N Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744
10:00 am, Last Tuesday of every month
Sites and hours may change, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles for up-to-date site information.
LA Restaurants
Visit the LA Times and EATER LA for a list of restaurants providing support to evacuees and first responders.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
YMCA
Free Childcare: The Y is offering free child care for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced loss. We have limited spaces available.
- ALL YMCA locations are offering childcare for children of first responders, essential workers and children of families who were displaced, evacuated or lost property, or who cannot attend school because their school has closed for the day.
- This program is being offered at no-cost.
- Children must be at least 4 years and 9 months old to attend the program and must be in grades TK-8th.
- Space is limited. Contact afterschool@ymcaLA.org to learn more and sign up.
Sites and times may change, please visit the YMCA LA website for up-to-date information.
LA County Department of Mental Health
If you or your loved ones are experiencing mental health distress related to the wildfires in California, do not hesitate to ask for help. 24/7 support and resources are available through our Help Line at (800) 854-7771 and through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
See below resources for additional ways you can support yourself and others during this time:
- Mental Health and Stress After An Emergency (LACDMH / DPH)
- LA County Emergency Response and Recovery Page
- Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990
- CalHOPE Warmline at 833-317-4673
- Crisis Text Line by texting LA to 741741
LA County Department of Public Health
If you need N95 masks, L.A. County is distributing them through public libraries, recreation centers, some senior centers and many local non-profit agencies. Masks are also available at disaster resource centers where L.A. County Public Health is offering help for people who are struggling to replace missing prescriptions.
For library locations, visit lapl.org/branches, and for recreation or senior centers, visit laparks.org/reccenter.
VOLUNTEER
National Day Laborers Organizing Network (NDLON)
We need volunteers to assist with resource distribution, provide logistical support, help with recovery efforts on the ground, and to join the Fire Relief Brigade. If you are in the Pasadena or Altadena area, please consider joining us to offer hands-on support. Sign up by contacting us at info@ndlon.org or reaching the Pasadena Community Job Center at (626) 440-0112. Please follow the Pasadena Community Job Center and NDLON for updated volunteer information.
LA Regional Food Bank
Volunteers provide critical support in our food distribution efforts. We need volunteers at our South LA and City of Industry locations. We will also deploy volunteers to support agencies and mobile food pantries in areas impacted by wildfires. To register for an upcoming volunteer shift, please visit lafoodbank.org/volunteer
Not in the Greater Los Angeles area?
Whether at a food bank or pantry, a community organization like the YMCA or the Boys & Girls Club, get involved and volunteer in your community.
No Kid Hungry provided emergency grants to two local organizations actively responding to the crisis. The first grant went to the National Day Labor Organizing Network’s (NDLON) Volunteer Emergency Fire Relief Brigade, which is assisting immigrant families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who have lost their homes and/or jobs by providing essential aid. The second grant was given to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, which is distributing food to local pantries and emergency shelters to support those in need.
A disaster of this magnitude will have a ripple effect, and recovery from this tragedy will take time. In the days, weeks and months ahead we will continue to monitor the impact and needs on the ground and how we can best support local relief efforts as communities navigate recovery and start to rebuild.
We are sending strength to all affected by these disasters.
Last updated: February 11, 2025