Updated: 1/10/25 @ 7:58 p.m.
The South Bay area will be hosting several events and resources for residents impacted by the Southern California wildfires.
Torrance
The Crest Sports Bar and Grill Donation Drive
- Monday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- 1625 Cabrillo Ave
- Accepting donations of any kind to be distributed to various shelters for victims and first responders
Salvation Army Torrance
- 4223 Emerald St
- Make a donation online
Torrance-South Bay YMCA
- 2900 W Sepulveda Blvd.
- Accepting donations and providing free childcare and meals to first responders and evacuees.
Free/Discounted Hotels for Evacuees:
- Extended Stay America - Torrance Blvd
- Extended Stay America - Torrance Del Amo Circle
- 211LA.org is partnering with AirBnb and coordinating free accommodations for evacuees.
UFC Gym
- 19800 Hawthorne Blvd.
- Open for free showers and Wi-Fi for any evacuees.
Planet Fitness
- 20040 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
- Open for free showers and Wi-Fi for any evacuees.
El Segundo
Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo
- 2100 E Mariposa Ave.
- Hosting evacuees. They are also taking donations of any kind of freshly washed clothing, diapers and toys for all ages, toiletries, food, water and pet supplies.
- If you can help these families, please drop off the items at the front desk (2100 E Mariposa Ave.) All items will be distributed between nearby hotels with evacuees and shelters.
Porterhouse Restaurant
- 223 Richmond St, El Segundo,
- January 14 - January 18 - Fundraiser proceeds to benefit Los Angeles Fire Foundation
El Segundo Lacrosse Donation Drive: Campus El Segundo
- 2201 E. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo
- 9 - 11 a.m.
- Accepting gently used or new clothing, sporting equipment, school supplies and essential items
San Pedro
CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles
- 112 E 22nd St., San Pedro
- Drop-off location for donations on 1/10/25 and 1/11/25 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Toberman Neighborhood Center
- Providing services and grab-n-go lunches on 1/10/25.
Hermosa Beach
Guidestone Church
- Seeking clothing for all ages, new hygiene products, food, bottled water and baby formula, blankets, sleeping bags and bedding, books, puzzles, games, phone chargers and extension cords. Moving boxes, crates and banquet tables are also needed.
- Donation hours:
Saturday, Jan. 11 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) - 730 11th St., Hermosa Beach.
- Volunteers are welcome.
Manhattan Beach
South Bay Food Initiative Food Drive at Mira Costa High School (MCHS)
- Happening throughout January; drop off box at MCHS front office.
- Instagram: @sbfimiracosta
The Hook and Plow Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach
- 1729 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach
- 1112 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach
- Accepting pet and animal donations (unopened animal foods, beds, toys, and other animal supplies) and participants will receive a $10 gift card from Friday to Sunday.
Redondo Beach
Bettolino Kitchen for Baby2Babyz
- 211 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach
- Collecting baby supplies at their restaurant on behalf of the organization, Baby2Baby. Drop off diapers, formula, and hygiene products, and receive a free dessert card.
Gardena
Gardena-Carson YMCA
- Free access to teens on 1/10/25. Visit their website for further details.
Gardena Cinema
- Free Pick-Me-Up Event for Families
- 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena
- No Admission, 7 p.m. - midnight
Lomita
Corridor Flow coffee shop
- 24614 Narbonne Ave, Lomita
- Accepting clothing and every day essentials donations throughout the week
Riviera Hall Lutheran School
- Accepting clothing, dry goods/snacks, N95 Masks, and water for the LA Dream Center
- 330 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach
- Can also drop off at Lomita Alehouse
- 24123 Narbonne Ave.
Animals
The Hook and Plow Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach
- 1729 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach
- 1112 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach
- Accepting pet and animal donations (unopened animal foods, beds, toys, and other animal supplies) and participants will receive a $10 gift card from Friday to Sunday.
El Segundo Moose Lodge Pet Shelter Donation Drive
- Drop-off location: El Segundo Moose Lodge: 514 W. Imperial Ave., El Segundo
- Hours:
Saturday, Jan. 11, 12 - 3p.m.
Sunday: Jan. 12, 12 - 3p.m. - Cleaning supplies, trash bags, paper towels and etc.
- Crates and carriers,
- Dog and cat food unopened wet or dry
- Stainless steel food/water bowls
- Leashes/collars/harnesses
- Blankets and towels
Pedro Pet Pals
- 305 N. Harbor Blvd, San Pedro
- Monday to Saturday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Collecting donations for animals and pets.
Carson Animal Shelter
- LA County Animal Care Control
- People can sign up to volunteer; visit website for details.
Financial Assistance
Foundation for California Community Colleges
- Wildfire and Disaster Fund
LA Food Bank
- Currently accepting online donations to support their efforts.
California Community Foundation
- You can make a monetary donation online or by mailing a check to the "California Community Foundation" at 717 W. Temple St., Los Angeles 90012. Include "Wildfire Recovery Fund" in the memo.
Uber and Lyft are helping evacuated residents with free rides to shelter locations.
- Evacuees can redeem a free Uber ride up to $40 by applying the promo code "WILDFIRE25" in the Wallet section of their Uber app before requesting a ride to a designated shelter location.
- For Lyft, "CAFIRERELIEF25" is the code for a free ride worth up to $25. Each user can use the code for two rides maximum.
- Airbnb, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.