Resources to help those impacted by the Los Angeles fires
Jesus Reyes
Thousands of structures, including homes, have been destroyed by fires in Los Angeles. Below are ways for locals to help those impacted.
Local Donation Drives
Coachella Valley Cares food drive Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 7:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Food donations can be made at the FIND Food Bank warehouse at 83775 Citrus Ave, Indio or the Gulf California Broadcasting studios at 31276 Dunham Way in Thousand Palms.
Most Needed Food Items include:
Peanut and other Nut ButtersCrackersTrail MixFruit SnacksEnergy BarsPop Top TunaPop Top ChickenRaisins and other Dried Fruit16-20 oz water
Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church at 47-321 Highway 74 is collection and distribution center
If you know of any donation drives or other ways locals can help, send information to Share@KESQ.com.
FIND Food Bank:
The FIND Food Bank distributed water and hygenine products to the LA community. The non-profit is designated for Emergency Response and Disaster Relief. You can support its efforts supporting by donating here: https://bit.ly/FINDlafiresupport (When making your donation, please designate LA Fire Support)
Other Monetary Donations
Coachella Valley Cares – Monetary donations can be made to:
Calling FIND on Tuesday between 7:00 AM – 5 PM at 760-775-3663
Agua Caliente will be doing a donation/match challenge of $50,000
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The Los Angeles Fire Department highly recommends that you donate to the following organizations:
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Proceeds from this foundation will be used for equipping firefighters with tools and supplies to contain the fires.
California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery
Contributions will go toward the most impacted and the most vulnerable Angelenos who can be overlooked in traditional relief efforts.
Since 2003, CCF’s Wildfire Recovery Fund has supported impacted communities across the state.
The fund complements immediate relief and addresses the long-term recovery needs of neighborhoods.
Volunteer Opportunities: Visit LAWorks.org
People affected by the wildfires should contact the following participating hotels for room availability and rates:
The Saguaro Palm Springs, Promo Code: CALOCAL (760) 323-1711
Hilton Palm Springs, Promo code: PPF (760) 320-6868
Rowan Palm Springs (760) 904-5015
Avalon Hotel Palm Springs (760) 318-3012
Ingleside Estate (760) 325-0046
The Dunes Hotel (760) 656-0021
Hotel Zoso (760) 325-9676
Stardust Hotel (760) 460-6845
La Serena Villas 1 (844) 932-8044
Amin Casa Historic Hotel and Gardens (760) 507-1301
Inn at Palm Springs 1 (888) 788-8466
Los Arboles Hotel Palm Springs (760) 459-3605
The Royal Sun Palm Springs (760) 794-7991
The Muse Hotel (760) 537-6411
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