How To Help First Responders And Victims Of The Los Angeles Wildfires
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The devastating Los Angeles wildfires continue to blaze across Southern California, destroying more than 12,000 structures and scorching more than 60 square miles over the past week, making them the most destructive fires ever to hit Los Angeles County. Officials now confirm 24 people have perished in the fires, and that number is expected to rise as search crews continue to sift through the rubble.
More than 92,000 Angelinos are still under evacuation orders as the fires rage on, and while firefighters and first responder have made some progress the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions in the region through Wednesday, with sustained winds of 50 mph and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph predicted for the region.
As firefighters and first responders on the ground continue to push back against the horrifying LA county wildfires, there are a few things that you can do to support them and the human and animals affected. Community members across the city have created this spreadsheet with information on shelters, distribution hubs, and transportation, which will be continually updated. We’ve also listed a few organizations below that are offering their support that we will be updating in the days and weeks ahead.
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California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund
Founded in 1987, the California Fire Foundation works with local fire departments and community-based organizations to provide financial support to those impacted by the fires. Your donation directly supports victims of the wildfires. You can donate here.
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
The LAFD Foundation, which supports 3,500 firefighters and paramedics, is seeking funds to equip those first responders battling the wildfires with tools and supplies. You can donate directly here.
California Fire Foundation
The California Fire Foundation helps support local fire agencies and communities. Contributions will go toward immediate relief for wildfire victims and long-term support to help rebuild and recover after the devastation. Click here to make a monetary donation.
American Red Cross
American Red Cross responds to fire disasters by providing support to first responders, ensuring shelter and food access to victims, delivering relief supplies, and offering medical care. You can donate directly here.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is working with local government and non-profit agencies to provide emergency and long-term disaster relief. They have mobile canteens stocked with food, water, and emergency supplies. You can donate directly to their relief efforts here.
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World Central Kitchen
This nonprofit founded by celebrity chef José Andrés is currently providing food to victims in Southern California. They have mobilized across the area with food trucks or emergency kitchens to provide food and water to people in need, as well as emergency responders on the frontlines. Donate to their efforts here.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
The L.A. regional food bank, which is working with government agencies and other non-profits in response to the fires, is accepting donations of both money and food at its two distribution centers, as well as additional help from volunteers. You can help with a donation, or sign up to volunteer.
Dream Center
The Dream Center is serving as an evacuation center for those who had to flee their homes due to the fires. Click to donate or volunteer.
California Community Foundation
Since 1915, the California Community Foundation has been working toward improving the quality of life of all Los Angeles residents. Their Wildfire Recovery Fund is aimed at helping marginalized communities, who tend to face the most barriers in accessing relief. You can donate to their relief fund here.
CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation
If you specifically want to help firefighters and their families, donate to this organization, which provides funds to help them recover from injury or loss of life. They also support burn victims and their families and aid research on firefighter safety.
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Mutual Aid LA Network
This organization helps people in need connect with specific resources. They have a Google Sheet with resources that is being continuously updated. To find a way to help, scroll through their “Volunteer & Donation” needs.
Baby2Baby
Baby2Baby is providing diapers, hygiene products, food, and formula to families who lost everything in the fires. They collaborate with 470 partner organizations—including schools, hospitals, and shelters.You can donate to their disaster relief fund here.
Pasadena Humane Society
The Pasadena Humane Society is looking for help. A large number of animals—many with burn injuries—are being evacuated and placed at the shelter. Critical supplies needed are food, water bowls, extra large crates, and blankets. You can drop items off at the shelter's front parking lot, or a monetary donation can be made here.
GoFundMe
The organization has curated a centralized online hub with verified fundraisers for people affected by the wildfires. You can donate to individual fundraiser accounts, or donate to GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund 2025, which sends cash grants directly to people who need them.
Seconds Market's Donation Match Program
Seconds Market, an events-based alternative to consignment stores, is offering a Donation Match program. If you have spare clothes lying around, you can be connected to someone who needs them. Out of state applicants are welcome if you're willing to cover shipping. Sign up here.
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition
Per the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, almost 400 incarcerated firefighters are voluntarily battling the fires in Los Angeles. They make less than $11 per day. If you include the words "firefighter fund" when you donate, 100 percent of your donation will go to them. Donate here.
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Best Friends Animal Society
Animal welfare organization Best Friends has set up two pantries in Los Angeles to provide pet supplies—pet beds, cat litter, dog food, and more—free of charge to those in need. You can donate towards the pantries, and Best Friends' other efforts to help pets in need in Los Angeles, here.
Canine Rescue Club
The Canine Rescue Club is currently looking for people who are able to foster pets that have been displaced by the wildfires. Click here to volunteer.
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
The Los Angeles Equestrian Center is taking in horses who have been displaced by the wildfires, offering a safe refuge away from the flames. Click here to donate.
Bobbie
Organic infant formula company Bobbie is donating cans of formula to families impacted by the fires. For $25, you can buy a can to gift to a family in need.
Save The Children
Save the Children's Emergency Response team is providing children and families with key items like water, blankets and chargers, in addition to offering mental health support to those affected. You can donate to the Children's Emergency Fund, which works on the ground during disasters like LA's fires, here.
