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LA Wildfire Relief
Since January 7th wildfires have ravaged the Los Angeles area, displacing tens of thousands of people and claiming at least 24 lives as of January 14th. The Palisades fire has engulfed over 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 2800 structures. The Eaton fire has engulfed more than 14,000 acres and destroyed more than 5700 structures. Over 100,000 L.A. County residents have been displaced by the wildfires. Both the Palisades and Eaton fires rank among the deadliest and most destructive in California history.
In response, numerous businesses have established fundraising initiatives to help provide Los Angeles (LA) Wildfire Relief, including breweries, bars, and restaurants. You can help others by drinking and eating at some of these participating businesses.
Here are three examples of the ongoing initiatives supporting LA Wildfire Relief that allow you to drink or eat while supporting others.
We Love LA Wildfire Relief Beer
WE LOVE LA is an international fundraising collaboration that brings breweries and beer lovers together to raise funds and coordinate support for those impacted by the LA wildfires.
Like the incredible outpouring of support from businesses and individuals — many opening their doors to accept donations, provide meals, and mobilize support —Common Space Brewery in Hawthorne, California was compelled to take action. Inspired by @sierranevada Resilience IPA and @mauibrewingco Kokua Project, they launched WE LOVE LA.
Within days of their announcement, Creature Comforts and Firestone Walker approached Common Space with an offer to help manage and expand the campaign. Since then, more than 150 breweries have committed to amplify these efforts.
Participating breweries will brew their own unique WE LOVE LA beer with a portion of sales benefiting @launitedway
Please visit welovelabeer.com to learn more.
Descanso LA Restaurant
Descanso LA will be donating a portion of sales from its grand opening weekend, January 23-25, to benefit the California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund.
Address: LA: 5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Website: DescansoRestaurant.com
Phone: (714) 486-3798
Bar Verde | Costa Mesa
Newly opened restaurant, Verde, located at The Ranch at Newport Bay in Costa Mesa, is offering 25 percent off all food to those displaced by the fires. The offer is available only at the restaurant’s lower-level lounge, Bar Verde through January 31.
Address: 2675 Irvine Ave D1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Website: VerdeRestaurantCM.com
Phone: (949) 867-8011
These are just 3 examples of the many breweries, restaurants, and bars offering LA Wildfire Relief initiatives. Check your restaurants’ social pages to find their initiatives and stay up to date. Also keep in mind that most spots should be contacted directly before placing large orders.
The need for support is immense and will be ongoing for months (maybe years). So drinking and eating at breweries, bars, and restaurants supporting these types of initiatives establishes a great way for you to give in incremental amounts over a longer period of time.
Other ways to support LA Wildfire Relief.
Looking for a more direct way to provide support? Check out these other ways to support LA Wildfire Relief.
LA Wildfire Community Meal Campaign is a collective of local restaurants that are accepting meal donations to provide food for those affected by the wildfires. Starting at $10, community meals can be purchased at the participating restaurants, which will then be donated to first responders, evacuees, or disaster relief organizations.
Restaurants Care is helping food and beverage workers impacted by the fires with grants to cover basic living expenses. Apply for help or donate to support someone in need.
World Central Kitchen is providing free meals for first responders and affected community members at various locations throughout LA.
Regarding Her is collecting donations that will go directly to LA’s women-owned small businesses–including restaurants, bars, cafes, and more–as they work to rebuild and recover.
Project Angel Food is preparing and delivering meals for those affected by the wildfires. They’re looking for volunteers in the upcoming weeks and are collecting donations for their fire relief fund.
American Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies. You can specify to help California Wildfire relief on their donation page (click here).