Help the victims of the LA wildfires

With the devastating fires impacting LA County, here are ways you can help.

Donations will be accepted locally at the Mission Viejo Farmers Market tomorrow (January 10) from 9 am to 1 pm at the North Paseo at LOS OSOS, 25282 Marguerite Parkway.

Items accepted:

Bottled water

Food and non-perishables: Shelf-stable foods, canned goods, pasta, rice, beans, ramen cups, power bars, instant oatmeal, baby formula, baby food and snacks.

Hygiene and toiletries: Hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, diapers, feminine products, contact solution, wipes (baby, wet) laundry soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste.

Medical and First Aid: N95 masks, face masks, bandages, burn cream, first aid kits, electrolytes.

Warm and Overnight Essentials: Blankets, pillows, sheets, towels, warm clothing, socks.

Pet supplies: Sealed dog/cat food, collars, leashes, crates, bowls, toys, beds.

Miscellaneous: Flashlights, power banks, instant coffee.

Additional resources and ways to donate:

Teladoc - Free 24/7 virtual medical care from licensed healthcare professionals. Call 855-225-5032.

Planet Fitness - Providing free showers and its facilities to firefighters and displaced residents planetfitness.com/gyms

LA Dream Center - Evacuation center for displaced residents. Food, clothing and toiletries are available. Donate: dreamcenter.org

The Salvation Army - Donations are being accepted at socal.salvationarmy.org/southern-california/wildfires-in-los-angeles

LA Food Bank - lafoodbank.org/donate/disaster-relief

SupplyBank.org Disaster Relief Fund - supplybank.org/disaster-relief-fund

Restoration Life Christian Church 4234 W. 147th St, Lawndale - Donations sought - cases of water, energy drinks, protein bars and snacks. 305-951-2133

Project HOPE - Project HOPE is assessing conditions in shelters, coordinating with government officials and local organizations and is prepared to support local shelters, health workers etc. projecthope.org/lafires.

For more resources, visit the City's Facebook page.

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