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South Bay Events and Resources for Residents Impacted by Los Angeles Fires

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

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

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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)