California wildfire resources

In light of the devastating wildfires that have impacted so many across California, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the immense hardship and heartbreak these fires have caused. We understand that, in one way or another, all of us have been touched by the profound effects of these fires.

If you or someone you know has been affected and is in need of assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help during this challenging time.

Donate / Volunteer 

The following organizations are in need of donations and/or volunteers.

Los Angeles Fire Department Fund

Website: Los Angeles Fire Department Fund Website Link

The Los Angeles Fire Department is on the front lines of containing the fires, and is in need of donations. It has issued an emergency funding alert. Money donated to the LAFD will help equip fire fighters with necessary equipment and supplies such as emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks, and wild land brush tools needed to slow and stop the fires.

The California Fire Foundation

Website: California Fire Foundation Website Link

Supporting some of the 7,500 firefighters and emergency personnel currently on the ground right now, the California Fire Foundation provides critical help to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they serve.

Los Angeles Food Bank

Website: Los Angeles Food Bank Website Link

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is providing nutritious meals to those impacted by the fires at their two locations. Right now, the food banks are accepting money and food donations and are actively looking for volunteers. Find more information here on how you can wvolunteer if you live in the area.

American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

Website: American Red Cross Volunteer Link

Serving more than 10 million residents in Los Angeles County’s 88 cities, the American Red Cross is providing medical services to those impacted by the fires. The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is currently accepting monetary donations, which will help support two emergency shelters in the Palisades. Ninety percent of its workers are volunteers

National Day Laborer Organizing Network

Website: National Day Laborer Organizing Network Donation Link

Immigrant day laborers, undocumented workers, and mixed-status families who have been impacted by the fires face the additional burden of fear and uncertainty when seeking shelter and emergency services. The Pasadena Community Job Center is currently serving as an Emergency Center for the day laborer community, providing temporary shelter, food, water, and emergency kits.

World Central Kitchen

Website: World Central Kitchen Donation Link

World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team has been dispatched to Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires by providing nourishing meals. Right now, they’re based at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Baby2Baby

Website: Baby2Baby Donation Link

Baby2Baby, a nonprofit dedicated to serving children in need, is providing essential items such as diapers, food, formula, and hygiene products for children and families in Los Angeles impacted by the wildfires.

2025 Wildfire Go Fund Me Spreadsheet

Website: Wildfire Go Fund Me Google Spreadsheet Link

Many families who lost their homes in the Los Angeles fires have started Go Fund Me pages to raise the funds needed to rebuild their lives.

Displaced Black Families Go Fund Me Directory

Website: Displaced Black Families Go Fund Me Directory Link

Altadena, one of the neighborhoods devastated by the Eaton fire, has historically been a hub for Black families in Los Angeles County. The spreadsheet provides resources to donate money to over 50 Black families that have been impacted by the Eaton fire, which destroyed over 1000 structures in Altadena. 

Resources 

The following organizations and businesses are providing various resources to those in need.

Transportation

Uber - is offering rides worth up to $40 for free to those who use the code WILDFIRE25 through 1/15/25. https://www.uber.com/

Lyft - Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25, valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 2,000 riders from now until 1/15. https://www.lyft.com/rider

Free Metro Rides - The L.A. County Supervisor and L.A. Metro Board of Directors, Janice Hahn, announced another extension for the suspension of all metro fares. As many highways and roads are blocked, most Californians are unable to drive to safety. The metro could be an alternative for travel method for many. Read more on SoCal highway and road closures here.

Housing

Fusion PMC is offering flexible short-term lease options. Visit FusionPMC.com for availability and pricing. 

Airbnb: 211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary housing for people displaced from their homes due to wildfires. Impacted residents can request assistance for temporary housing support from Airbnb.org by filling out this intake form with 211 LA.

Queen Mary: The Queen Mary hotel in Long Beach announced that it will be pricing rooms for fire evacuees at $189. The reservation will include a voucher for a breakfast buffet for two people. The reservation will also waive pet and Historical Preservation fees.

Big Bear: Big Bear is offering support to for those who have been impacted by the recent wildfires with a temporary housing program that offers deeply discounted lodging accommodations. Plus, Big Bear is a certified evacuation housing center on Airbnb.org’s free emergency housing assistance program. Big Bear has over 1,000 homes available for free temporary housing on Airbnb.org’s program.

Shelters

The following centers are accepting wildfire evacuees. You can find more information and resources, including an evacuation map, on the L.A. County Emergency website. or 211LA.

Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles

⋅ Accommodates small pets, allowing families to stay close to their animals.

Pasadena Civic Auditorium – 300 E. Green St, Pasadena

⋅ Offers a secure and spacious environment for evacuees.

El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills

⋅ Key location for residents in the western San Fernando Valley.

Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima

⋅ Serves communities in the northeast San Fernando Valley.

Sepulveda Recreation Center – 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City

Arcadia Community Center – 375 Campus Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007

Arcadia Public Library – 20 West Duarte Road Arcadia, CA 91007

IATSE Disaster Response Team – 2520 West Olive Avenue Burbank, CA 91505

Pacific Community Center – 501 S. Pacific Avenue Glendale, CA 91204

Hollywood High School – 1521 Highland Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028

Pan Pacific Park Recreational Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

LA Dream Center Emergency Shelter – 2301 Bellevue Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90026

⋅ The center is open for evacuees for shelter. Thankfully, they accept domestic family pets, but they must be in a travel carrier or pet crate.

Northridge Park Recreation Center – 10120 Reseda Blvd Northridge, CA 91324

Sepulveda Recreation Center – 8825 Kester Ave Panorama City, CA 91402

Stoner Recreation Center – 1835 Stoner Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025

Emergency Animal Shelters

The following shelters are available for you to bring your animals. You can get more information from LA County Animal Care & Control. Things are changing quickly, so make sure you check their website/socials or contact them to see if they’re accepting animals. 

Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025

⋅ This shelter accepts both human and animal evacuees. They accept domestic family pets, but they must be in a travel carrier or pet crate.

Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Pasadena Humane Society – 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Baldwin Park Animal Care Center – 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Carson Animal Care Center – 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248

Downey Animal Care Center  – 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242

Lancaster Animal Care Center – 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536

Palmdale Animal Care Center – 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

Shelters for Large Animals

Pomona Fairplex  – 1101 W Mckinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 ⋅ Pomona Fairplex is receiving horses only. As of Wednesday evening, they had capacity

for 100 more.

Castaic Animal Care Center  – 31044 Charlie Canyon Rd, Castaic, CA 91384

Lancaster Animal Care Center – 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536

AV Fairgrounds – 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536 ⋅ AV Fairgrounds is offering RV evacuation.

Industry Hills Expo (16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744)

⋅As of last reporting, Industry Hills Expo has capacity for 200 horses.

Child Care

YMCA  – The YMCA is pleased to offer free child care for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced loss. Limited spaces are available. To find your nearest YMCA, please visit ymcala.org/locations.

https://www.ymcala.org/community-response.

Health

Planet Fitness  – The fitness chain is offering evacuees and first responders’ free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and Wi-Fi. Offer is valid until Jan. 15. Please contact your nearest Planet Fitness for more information.

https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/

Food Assistance

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: The organization is working with its network of more than 600 partner agencies to assess needs during the SoCal wildfire emergency.

If you need food assistance in Los Angeles County, visit https://www.lafoodbank.org/findfood/pantry-locator/ for the nearest location. 

Blaze Pizza:  The Glendale Galleria site will give away 11-inch pizzas for free, with options ranging from four cheese, pepperoni, Red Vine and Herbivore. Blaze is at 3210 Glendale Galleria, in Glendale.

Tatsu Ramen: The restaurant will provide free takeout orders of plant-based Hippie Bowl to first responders and evacuees. Located at 319-9 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena. Hours offered noon to 3 p.m.

Yeastie Boys: Bagel Truck is offering free bagels to evacuees and first responders outside of Pasadena Convention Center. Located at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St., Pasadena.

World Central Kitchen: Truck offering free meals to evacuees and first responders outside of Pasadena Convention Center. Located at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St., Pasadena.

Shake Shack: All Shake Shack locations will have a free Shackburger for first responders through Jan. 12. Located at 750 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena.

Julienne: Julienne Fine Foods and Celebrations, the San Marino marketplace and restaurant, offers “Free Hugs!!,” as well as a place to find food, community, and comfort. Located at 2649 Mission St, San Marino.

The following restaurants have also stated they are currently offering free meals to those in need:

• Bé Ù

• Crustacean

• Dudley Market

• Fiorelli Pizza

• Huckleberry Cafe

• Detroit Pizza Depot

• Danny Boy’s

• Joe’s Pizza

• La Sorted’s Pizza

Mental Health

If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988. You can also click here to use 988 Lifeline Chat. In cases of immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

The Los Angeles County ACCESS Center remains open and operational at this time as the entry point for mental health services, information and referrals. Call 1-800-854-7771.