Since igniting on January 7, multiple wildfires in Southern California have burned through over 30,000 acres, killed at least five people, and destroyed nearly 2000 structures, including iconic Los Angeles restaurants and landmarks. As of Thursday morning, more than 120,000 California residents have been evacuated and 7,500 firefighters have been deployed to fight six sprawling wildfires and several smaller brush fires across Los Angeles county and the surrounding area. The devastation is evident as residents flee with few personal belongings, leaving many homes, schools, and land to turn to ash. For now, though, one of the biggest concerns for evacuees is food.
In addition to LA food trucks and major chains, many local restaurants and eateries are rallying around their community to help those impacted by the incredibly damaging wildfires. Here’s a full list of Los Angeles restaurants offering free food to fire evacuees and first responders.
Bé Ù
The Vietnamese street food spot in Virgil Village announced via Instagram that complimentary meals for evacuees and first responders are available at the walk-up window at chef Uyên Lê’s eatery, “until folks are out of imminent danger, and can access sustained support.”
557 N. Hoover St., Los Angeles
Blaze Pizza
Blaze’s location in the Glendale Galleria is giving away free 11-inch pizzas for those affected by the fire. Options include four cheese, pepperoni, Red Vine and Herbivore.
3210 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA
Capuchin Family Kitchen
Currently stationed at the Pasadena Convention Center, this Los Angeles food truck (which is run by Capuchin Friars and feeds homeless residents in California) partnered with World Central Kitchen to serve free hot meals to evacuees.
Crustacean
The Vietnamese fusion restaurant is currently offering free bowls of its signature pho and garlic noodles to residents displaced by the fires, and are also bringing extra food to shelters and response centers in need, according to an Instagram post.
468 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills
Detroit Pizza Depot
This Los Angeles pizzeria is offering a free meal “for anybody who has been displaced by the fires or first responders” and its DTLA location.
358 W. 38th St., Los Angeles
Danny Boy’s
Both the Westwood and DTLA pizzerias are offering free slices to firefighters and first responders, and to those displaced by the fires.
10889 Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles; 330 S. Hope St., Los Angeles
DOG•R LA
World Central Kitchen partnered with this Los Angeles food truck to help provide free meals to evacuees in Pasadena and Altadena. The truck is currently stationed at an evacuation center in Pasadena, and continues to provide Venezuelan hot dogs to those displaced.
Dudley Market
The Venice market offered free meals to first responders and evacuees on January 8, and donated 20% of sales to Community Brigade, according to an Instagram story.
9 Dudley Ave., Venice
Fiorelli Pizza
Fiorelli Pizza is opening Thursday, January 9 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. to serve firefighters, first responders, and families that have been displaced, according to the owners.
1033 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice
Huckleberry Café
Huckleberry Café in Santa Monica offered complimentary coffee for first responders on January 8. “To our community, if you’re looking for a warm meal and a place to gather, our doors are open,” per an Instagram post.
1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
Joe’s Pizza
Firefighters and first responders can currently enjoy a free meal at any of the Joe’s Pizza locations, including spots in Downtown L.A., Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, and on Sunset Strip. As of Thursday morning, all locations are open.
6504 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; 613 S. Spring St., Los Angeles; 15030 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles; 8539 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
La Sorted’s Pizza
La Sorted’s is offering free whole pizzas for first responders and evacuees at the Silver Lake and Chinatown locations on January 9.
2847 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles; 984 N. Broadway, Los Angeles
Papille Gustative
This Santa Monica restaurant is offering free milk and cookies all week long for a little extra comfort to first responders and those displaced by the fire.
2823 Main St., Santa Monica
Socalo Restaurant
Socalo Restaurant’s food truck served over 600 meals to evacuees before lunchtime at the Pasadena Convention Center on January 8.
The SoCal Mexican restaurant is currently closed for dinner service as the team continues to cook meals for the community, according to an Instagram post.
1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
Sonoritas Prime Tacos
Sonoritas is giving away free tacos for firefighters, first responders and evacuees at their West L.A. and Downtown locations, according to an Instagram story.
2004 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles; 1050 Flower St., Los Angeles
Sunday Gravy
This Italian restaurant is offering first responders and evacuees a free meal of spaghetti marinara or spaghetti Bolognese, plus Caesar salad and garlic bread.
1122 Centinela Ave., Inglewood
#SpoonTip: Not in the LA area and want to help? You can donate here and buy a meal directly from Sunday Gravy for someone in need.
Sweetgreen
Sweetgreen restaurants across Los Angeles are providing free salads, bowls, and meals to first responders across Los Angeles County in the wake of the fires.
“We want to feed as many people as possible,” said Nicholas Jammet, the co-founder of Sweetgreen, in an Instagram Reel posted on January 8. “Today we’re instructing all of our teams to make as many meals as possible and safely deliver them to any first responders, firefighters, or local shelters near our restaurants”
Telefèric Barcelona
This Spanish restaurant, which is located nearby an evacuation shelter, is offering paella to first responders, firefighters and evacuees. Plus, the owners are donating 20% of proceeds on all paella purchases to relief efforts.
11930 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles
Yeastie Boys
According to the Los Angeles Times, chef José Andrés is using his non-profit organization, World Central Kitchen, to provide free sandwiches and water to those in need. Andrés has partnered with Yeastie Boy Bagels (whose owner also had to evacuate) and its food truck fleet to provide free bagels at evacuation centers and other shelters.
If you need food assistance in Los Angeles County, check out this map to find food near you. For more ways to assist the LA fire relief efforts, click here.