In the wake of the devastating wildfires that have impacted Los Angeles County, we stand with our community. To support those affected, East Los Angeles Women's Center is sharing a list of resources, services, and assistance available to fire victims. These offerings include free and discounted supplies, shelter, and other critical services provided by generous local businesses, organizations, and individuals.
We are committed to helping our neighbors heal, rebuild and recover during this challenging time. Please check this page regularly for updates as more resources are made available.
Together, we will overcome this disaster and support one another in the recovery process.
211 LA and United Way LA for a wide variety of short-term needs.
PASADENA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER LOCATION:
Pasadena City College - Community Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Sunday
Hours: 9:00am to 8:00pm
STATE AGENCIES PRESENT:
- Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Employment Development Department (EDD)
- CA Department of Social Services (CDSS)
- Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
- CA Dept. of Insurance (CDI)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
- CA Dept. of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- CA Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) - Vital Records
- CA Dept. of Veterans Affairs (Cal Vet)
- CA Dept. of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Free and discounted food:
DoorDash is waiving all fees on orders of essentials in greater Los Angeles through Sunday, Jan. 19. Essential deliveries include groceries, fresh produce, baby supplies and pet items. The company is also waiving all fees on orders from 3,000 select local restaurants.
Instacart is waiving the delivery fee on all grocery orders of $10 or more for customers in Los Angeles County. This does not include restaurant orders. If your default address is set to Los Angeles, you’ll see a notification regarding the $0 delivery fee on all grocery orders with a $10 minimum purchase when you place an order online or on the app. From there, select a store, fill up your cart and check out. You’ll see the $0 delivery fee applied to your order.
Jewish Family Service LA’s SOVA Community Food and Resource Program is open to anyone needing access to fresh groceries, personal care items and additional resources for individuals and families. SOVA offers kosher options. For more information on the program location and hours visit the JSFLA website. The organization’s neighborhood dining centers are open to seniors for lunch, Monday through Friday, with 13 locations across Los Angeles. Kosher dining is available at select centers. Details available online or by calling (323) 937-5843.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/CalFresh in Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura counties to buy hot foods using their benefits through Feb. 8. Normally, hot foods cannot be bought using SNAP benefits. Additionally, USDA has approved the California Department of Social Services’ request to waive the 10-day reporting requirement for replacement of food purchased with SNAP benefits that were lost as a result of power outages due to wildfires that began Jan. 7. The waiver is in effect through Feb. 5. CalFresh recipients can contact the L.A. Department of Public Social Services at (866) 613-3777, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., to request replacement benefits.
Discounted or Free Lodging:
Airbnb is partnering with 211 LA, which is identifying residents in need of temporary housing and helping to connect them with free, temporary Airbnb stays. Applicants can complete an online form with 211 LA.
Hilton, American Express and 211 LA have announced a plan to provide vouchers so people affected by the fires can stay at Hilton properties. The plan will make 20,000 hotel room nights available at no charge to affected people across the greater Los Angeles area. To be considered for the program, residents need to first apply to 211 LA for housing assistance using this online application.
RentSpree is offering to waive or refund application fees for individuals who need to rent property as a result of displacement and/or property damage caused by the fires. For information, email [email protected] after submitting an application through RentSpree. Offer valid through April 8. Only fees paid directly to RentSpree are eligible for reimbursement.
Financial Resources:
Alliance for a Better Community has launched the Fuerza Fund to provide emergency cash assistance to essential workers and households. The application can be found online in English and Spanish.
California Restaurant Foundation’s Restaurants Care opened applications for its Los Angeles Fires 2025 Relief Grants Tuesday. The grants are for food and beverage workers who have lost their homes and/or workplaces. Grants will range between $350 and $1,500 and be awarded based on need and available funding. For more information, visit the foundation’s website.
Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led advocacy organization, is offering financial support and resources for educators affected by the L.A.-area fires. Educators can fill out this online form until Feb. 7.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced federal assistance is available to supplement recovery efforts. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online, calling (800) 621-3362 or by using the FEMA app.
FEMA at LA County Libraries for help with aid applications.
Inclusive Action has launched a new emergency fund to help outdoor workers, including street vendors, landscapers and recyclers, affected by the fires. Affected workers can apply for one-time cash assistance of $500 on a first-come, first-served basis, as funding allows. The application can be found online in English and in Spanish. For more information call (213) 435-1151 or email [email protected].
Free clothing:
Brooklyn Projects, a skateboard and clothing shop in the Fairfax district is providing free clothing, shoes and socks for victims who left their homes without a change of clothes. 7427 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90046.
Quirk, Los Angeles-area vintage store, is open all week from noon to 8 p.m. offering affected victims at least 10 items per person, visitors must show their ID. 112 W. 9th St., Suite 400, Los Angeles 90015
The National Council of Jewish Women is offering 1,000 $100 vouchers to be used at the Council Shop secondhand stores to help address immediate clothing needs. To access this resource please contact Selene Lopez and Maria Preciado at [email protected]. The vouchers are redeemable at these shop locations:
- 2515 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank 91505
- 12120 Venice Blvd. (at Grandview), Los Angeles 90066
- 21716 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303
- 11801 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90025
- 3757 Overland Ave., Los Angeles 90034
- 360 N Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90036
The J. Crew Factory store at the Beverly Connection is giving away free clothes for adults and children as well as N95 masks, while supplies last. Visit the store Thursday, Jan. 16, from noon to 5 p.m. 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., E-3, Los Angeles 90048.
The Suay Sew Shop is offering free clothing, water and food for fire victims until further notice. Store hours are normally 10 am to 6 pm located at 905 Mateo Street, Los Angeles, 90021
Vuori, a California-based activewear company, is donating clothing to fire victims at locations listed in this Instagram post.
Baby supplies / Childcare:
Babyletto, a Los Angeles-based nursery furniture brand, is providing free cribs to families who have lost their homes or otherwise are affected by the fires. For more information contact the company at [email protected]
Babylist is opening its Beverly Hills showroom to affected families on Jan. 21 and Jan. 28 to distribute baby gear. Items available include strollers, high chairs, baby carriers, infant car seats, bassinets, convertible car seats, breast pumps, bottles, formula, nursing pillows, swaddles and baby clothes, while supplies last. Affected families can RSVP here. 211 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills 90212.
Bobbie, an organic baby formula company, is providing any parent affected by the fires — Bobbie customer or not — with free baby formula. Fire victims can apply for the free formula online.
Some Boys and Girls Clubs in the Los Angeles region are extending their hours to provide support and shelter for youths and families. Participating clubs are offering safe spaces and distributing prepared meals and emergency childcare assistance. Call your Boys and Girls Club before visiting to confirm it is participating.
LA Family Support, an initiative started by Bumo co-founder and Eaton fire victim Joan Nguyen, is offering up to three free days of childcare or camp to families affected by the fires. Care can be booked through Jan. 31, though a form must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17.
Los Angeles-area YMCA locations are offering free childcare for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced loss. Children must be at least 4 years, 9 months old up through eighth grade to attend the program. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up, contact [email protected]. Some locations are closed or being closely monitored due to the fires. Check the full list online.
Upwards is supporting daycare providers and families affected by the fires. Upwards is currently reaching out to daycare providers to ensure their safety, assisting with immediate needs and temporary lodging, and helping assess the damage and plan for recovery. The network is also assisting families in locating available childcare options. Email [email protected].
Pet Support:
Best Friends Animal Society has activated two pet pantry locations that can provide supplies including pet food, cat litter, pet beds and other items as well as human sanitary products. Both pantries are open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at these locations:
- 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.)
Bowie Barker, a dog groomer and self-serve wash, is offering free baths for dogs affected by the fires. For more information, including location address and hours, visit its website.
In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization, is offering support to fire victims needing assistance with free, temporary housing for wild or domestic animals. For more information call Sammy Zablen at (310) 869-2383.
Kismet, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s Los Angeles-based dog food brand, is offering dog food to pet owners affected by the fires and are extending the aid to organizations that are providing relief. Email [email protected] with your request.
Petco is offering a free locator service to families whose pets are missing as a result of the fires. If you have lost or found a pet, 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.
Health and Mental Health Resources:
AltaMed has a mobile health unit at the Pasadena Convention Center providing health services to anyone who needs it. The unit is providing pediatrics, primary care, senior care, behavioral health, vision exams and free eyeglasses and medications. Social workers are connecting people with resources and outreach workers are providing hygiene kits, blankets, giving people rides to the YMCA for showers and other resources. 300 E. Green St., Pasadena 91101.
BetterHelp, an online mental health company, is providing three months of therapy free for fire victims and first responders. To connect with a therapist, email[email protected].
GoodRx is offering free online healthcare provider visits through GoodRx Care to Los Angeles-area residents affected by the wildfires. The visits can be used for treatment of routine conditions, or to get refills for essential medications that were left behind or destroyed in the fires. The service can be accessed online and Los Angeles residents can use the code LA-GOODRX-CARE.
Mental Health Resources for Those Impacted by Wildfires
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 LA County’s Help Line at (800) 854-7771 and through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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
CalHOPE Redline by Call: 1-888-368-4090 or Text: 916-252-5002
Legal Assistance:
Bet Tzedek: Homeowners, small businesses, workers.
Legalmiga Law is offering free contract guidance and review to individuals and businesses affected by the wildfires. The firm can assist with leases, vendor agreements, client contracts and insurance policies. Requests for assistance can be submitted online.
Neighborhood Legal Services: General disaster assistance, access to healthcare, and public benefits.
Public Counsel: Homeowners, small businesses, nonprofits.
Stay Housed LA for renters with questions and legal needs.
Senior Citizens:
YWCA San Gabriel Valley - If you are interested in the senior services and meal programs YWCA-SGV offers, more information can be found HERE.
Transportation:
LA Metro will help victims of the devastating fires in Los Angeles County by providing them with free or reduced fares on its system for six months.
Free Lyft and Uber Rides: free rides up to for evacuees to designated shelters through January 15, 2025. Use promo code “WILDFIRE25” in their Uber app and “CAFIRERELIEF25” for Lyft.
The Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency is offering $10 or less fares on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service for travel anywhere on the rail corridor to assist those affected by the Southern California wildfires. Visit pacificsurfliner.com to book travel and see train schedules. Use code V505 when booking to receive the discounted fare at checkout. Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 17 for travel through Jan. 24.
Uber: Residents in Los Angeles County who've been ordered to vacate their homes can get a credit from Uber to get to an evacuation site. The $40 will only be valid for trips to an active shelter and by using the code WILDFIRE25
Other resources:
24 Hour Fitness is welcoming all affected residents and first responders regardless of membership to its Los Angeles-area clubs during January to shower, work out or recharge. Residents are advised to contact their nearest club to confirm hours and availability. There is an online list of locations and more updates can be found on Instagram and Facebook.
Boll & Branch bedding is offering its Helping from Home platform to Los Angeles-area fire victims. Anyone can nominate someone in need to receive bedding by filling out the company’s online form.
Blu Atlas, a beauty and hair care company, is offering a choice of three of their six bestselling products — such as shampoo, conditioner and soap — to individuals affected by the fire. You must have a Los Angeles ZIP Code and pay for shipping. You can find the products online.
Chatbooks, an online company that offers custom photo books and albums, is offering free reprints of photos that fire victims have lost but still exist on a computer or online, whether they’re an existing customer or not. For information, contact [email protected].
Donna’s Recipe, a hair care brand, will be at Lincoln Avenue Christian Church in Pasadena providing hair care products, clothes, blankets, pillows, food and personal care items on Tuesday 2 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Friday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1180 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena 91103
Hair Stylists of Los Angeles have compiled a list of salons that are offering free hair washes. Contact a salon before visiting to make an appointment.
The Housing Rights Center (HRC) offers free housing counseling to Los Angeles County and Ventura County residents as we navigate this emergency together. Housing Rights Hotline 1-800-477-5977 TTY: 1-213-201-0867 Email: [email protected]
Lugg, an on-demand moving company, is offering free moves to those affected by the wildfires, whether you need to transport belongings, donate items or relocate to safety. Details on Instagram.
North Figueroa Bookshop, a Highland Park bookstore, is offering fire victims free quarters and Tide Pods as part of their Eaton Fires Laundry fund to assist people in washing the ash from their clothes. 6040 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90042.
Planet Fitness locations are offering those affected by the fires free access to shower, recharge and relax through the end of January. No membership is required to take advantage of these services, which include locker rooms, showers, HydroMassage loungers, Wi-Fi and device charging stations at any Los Angeles County location not affected by the fires. Contact a club first to confirm it is participating.
U-Haul has made 92 company facilities in Southern California available to offer its 30-day free self-storage and U-Box container disaster relief program to help evacuees and affected families. The following regions can be contacted to check for participating locations:
- U-Haul Co. of Los Angeles West (13 stores), (310) 532-9503
- U-Haul Co. of North Orange County (12 stores), (714) 525-4717
- U-Haul Co of Riverside (seven stores), (951) 485-2007
- U-Haul Co. of San Bernardino (12 stores), (909) 885-4378
- U-Haul Co. of San Fernando Valley (11 stores), (661) 298-8222
- U-Haul Co. of Van Nuys/San Luis Obispo (14 stores), (818) 988-7008
WARP, Los Angeles-based logistics company, is offering free transportation and storage for affected businesses at their local facilities. In addition, any shippers working to move large-scale donations of food, water and essentials may use their facilities as a drop-off and pickup point as well. Contact WARP chief executive Daniel Sokolovsky at [email protected] or director of operations Brandon Wood at [email protected] to coordinate transportation and donations.
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