Updated: 1/15/25 @ 1:46 p.m.
The South Bay area will be hosting several events and resources for residents impacted by the Southern California wildfires.
Torrance
Salvation Army Torrance
- Location: 4223 Emerald St., Torrance
Torrance – South Bay YMCA
- Location: 2900 W Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance
- Offering: Free childcare and meals for first responders and evacuees
- Note: Not accepting more items
ILWU & Aunty Maile's Hawaiian Food
- Location: 19160 Normandie Ave., Torrance
- Needed Items: New, wrapped or packaged clothing, bedding, hygiene products, food, electronics and pet supplies.
Kings Harbor Church
- Location: 23915 Garnier St., Torrance
- Dates: Jan 13-16: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Needed Items: New socks/underwear, bedding, towels, toilet paper, air purifiers, toiletries, non-perishables and to-go boxes
Resonate Church LA
- Location: 3555 Lomita Blvd., Torrance
- Dates: Jan 13-14: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Needed Items: New socks/underwear, bedding, towels, toilet paper, air purifiers, toiletries, non-perishables and to-go boxes
South Bay Community Church
- Location: 2549 W 190th St., Torrance
- Dates & Hours:
- Jan 14: 9 a.m. - Noon, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Jan 15: 5 - 8 p.m.
- Jan 16: 9 a.m. - Noon, 5 - 8 p.m.
Needed Items: Water, portable heaters, batteries, laundry detergent, toiletries, cups, plates, utensils, Ziploc bags, socks, underwear, fruit, granola bars, bread and canned goods.
Free/Discounted Hotels for Evacuees
UFC Gym in Torrance
- Location: 19800 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
- Offering: Free showers and Wi-Fi for evacuees
Planet Fitness Torrance
- Location: 20040 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance
- Offering: Free showers and Wi-Fi for evacuees
El Segundo
School Supply Drive for LA Fire County Evacuees
- Goal: Fill 300 backpacks with school supplies for impacted students
- Needed Items: New and in-package school supplies and backpacks
- Drop Off Locations:
- El Segundo Fire Department Station 1: 314 Main St., | Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- El Segundo Police Department: 348 Main St., | Mon - Sat, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Dates: Jan 14 - Jan 22
FREE Fire Relief Store at WWOO
- Location: 121 Penn St., El Segundo
- Hours: Jan 13 - Jan 18 | Noon - 8 p.m.
- No appointment needed. Come by and take what you need
- For Pickup/Delivery: Call (310) 648-8030
N95 Masks at El Segundo Chamber
- Location: 427 Main St, El Segundo
- Request Masks: Contact director@elsegundochamber.org to arrange pick-up.
Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo
- Location: 2100 E Mariposa Ave., El Segundo
- Needed Items: Freshly washed clothing, diapers, toys, toiletries, food, water, and pet supplies.
San Pedro
Toberman Neighborhood Center
- Location: 131 N. Grand Ave., San Pedro
- Dates: Jan 13 - Jan 17
- Hours: Mon & Wed: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tue & Thu: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
ILWU Local 56 Hall
- Location: 316 W 7th St., San Pedro
- Dates: Jan 15-16 | 9 AM - 5 PM
- Needed Items: Supplies for fire victims and pets, including bottled water, clothes, and more
Ann & Steve Hinchliffe San Pedro YMCA
- Location: 301 S Bandini St, San Pedro
- Needed Items: Water, toiletries, non-perishables, pet supplies, clothing, and detergent.
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Sat: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- For Info: Call (310) 832-4211
Manhattan Beach
Mira Costa Cross Country Palisades Fire Relief Car Wash Fundraiser
- Location: Mira Costa Parking Lot, Manhattan Beach
- Date: Jan 26 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Suggested Contribution: $10 per car
Caffe Luxxe Manhattan Beach
- Location: 904 Manhattan A.ve, Unit 1, Manhattan Beach
- Offerings: Free drinks for firefighters and first responders
- Ongoing: 20% discount for evacuated customers
Hermosa Beach
Hope Chapel
- Location: 2420 CA-1, Hermosa Beach
- Dates: Jan 15 & 17 | 9 a.m. - Noon, 1 - 4 p.m.
- Needed Items: New clothes, toiletries, air purifiers, canned goods, snacks and to-go boxes.
Lomita
Riviera Hall Lutheran School
- Location: 24123 Narbonne Ave.
- Needed Items: Clothing, dry goods/snacks, N95 masks and water for LA Dream Center.
- Drop Off Locations: Riviera Hall & Lomita Alehouse
Gardena
Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ South Bay
- Location: 1019 W 182nd St.
- Dates: Jan 14-16 | 3 - 6 p.m.
- Needed Items: Unopened toiletries, canned goods, imperishable food and drinking water.
Animal Support
Pedro Pet Pals
- Location: 395 W 7th St, Unit A, San Pedro
- Needed Items: Items for pets
- Contact: (310) 991-0012
Carson Animal Shelter
- Location: LA County Animal Care Control
- Note: Must sign up to volunteer, visit website for details
- Volunteer
Sirens Java & Tea San Pedro
- Location: 402 W 7th St., San Pedro
- Needed Items: Clean towels, blankets, bottled water for pets
- Hours: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Financial Assistance
- Foundation for California Community Colleges
Wildfire and Disaster Fund - LA Food Bank
Accepting online contributions for wildfire relief. - California Community Foundation
717 W. Temple St., Los Angeles 90012 (memo: Wildfire Recovery Fund)
Support - Uber & Lyft
Free rides for evacuees with promo codes "WILDFIRE25" (Uber) and "CAFIRERELIEF25" (Lyft)