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Help Those Affected By L.A. Fires

Jan 09, 2025 11:45AM ● By Mb News Staff

(A smoke-filled sunset in Manhattan Beach on January 8. Photo credit: Luke Fratello.)

Editor's note: This story was edited on March 2 to add new donation drives and opportunities to help.

Manhattan Beach joins the greater L.A. community in mourning the deaths and losses from the destructive fires across Los Angeles. For those looking to assist, we have gathered multiple local opportunities to donate food and supplies, as well as online collections for relief funds.

Local Collections/Donation Efforts


Beach Cities Coordinated Response to Wildfires: This drive, benefiting the South Pasadena/San Marino YMCA, is seeking large reusable shopping bags (like IKEA bags), new reusable water bottles, diapers (size 6 and 7), deodorant, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, toddler snacks, Clorox wipes and disinfectant spray, and non-perishable pantry items. Pickup locations include Palm Realty Group (1214 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach), West Basin Municipal Water District (1935 S. Hughes Way, El Segundo), and Kaminsky Real Estate Group (440 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach). Drop-off times: March 3-5, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Girl Scout Troop 4825 Meal Trains and Free Babysitting Services: The troop will help those in need of meal services for 4-6 weeks, and will also provide free mother's helper/babysitter services. Sign-up information: To sign up to take part in the meal train, click here. To sign up to request services, click here.

Local Shop and Dine Offers


(Thank you to the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professionals Association for creating the initial version of this list.)

blvd. - is donating a portion of sales to fire relief efforts.

brewco social - is donating 100% of the proceeds from the Shishito Peppers to the American Red Cross.

Door to Door Cleaners - donate your gently used clothing & bedding and they’ll clean, sanitize and deliver them to evacuation centers.

Fête Bistro - Dine to Donate program: 15% of all proceeds will to go to wildfire relief funds, and all first responders eat free.

Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions - is donating dental hygiene bags to those displaced by the fires.

Paradise Bowls - purchase a bowl for a first responder in the store.

Rock'N Fish - is donating 100% of the proceeds from the Oak-Grilled Artichokes to the American Red Cross.

SLAY Italian Kitchen - Dine to Donate program: 15% of all proceeds will to go to wildfire relief funds, and all first responders eat free.

SLAY Steak & Fish House - Dine to Donate program: 15% of all proceeds will to go to wildfire relief funds, and all first responders eat free.

Sol Seek Yoga - all community classes are now $10 donation-based, with 100% of proceeds going directly to LAFD Foundation . RESERVE CLASSES HERE

Tabula Rasa Essentials - is donating 100% proceeds of the Fire Relief Collection to the LA Fire responders and victims.

The Strand House - is donating 100% of the proceeds from the Yellowtail Crudo to the American Red Cross.


Offers for First Responders and Displaced Individuals


The Arthur J - everyone can enjoy free delivery and 10% OFF takeout with code LASTRONG.

Fishing With Dynamite - everyone can enjoy free delivery and 10% OFF takeout with code LASTRONG.

Fulbright Dental - offering emergency dental care to those displaced by the fires.

Health Nut - offering free meals to all first responders.

Hook & Plow - accepting unopened animal food, beds, toys, and other supplies to assist with all the animals that have displaced by these horrific LA fires.

Jessie's Beauty Lounge - offering complimentary wash & blow dry to those displaced by the fires.

Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions - is donating dental hygiene bags to those displaced by the fires.

Manhattan Beach Post - everyone can enjoy free delivery and 10% OFF takeout with code LASTRONG.

PAIGE - offering 50% off any new product in-store + 2 FREE pairs of jeans and 2 tops to those impacted by the fires.

Paradise Bowls - purchase a bowl for a first responder in the store.

Shade Hotel - extending 25% off their best available rates for stays of one week or more throughout the month of January to those affected by the California fires. Pets stay free for all evacuees.

Simmzy’s - everyone can enjoy free delivery and 10% OFF takeout with code LASTRONG.

Sol Seek Yoga - all community classes are now $10 donation-based, with 100% of proceeds going directly to LAFD Foundation . RESERVE CLASSES HERE

Trilogy Spa - offering FREE sessions for Fire Victims and First Responders, Infrared Sauna Sessions, Lymphatic Body Rolling, Red Light Biohacking/Post-Trauma Sessions, Hot Showers & a Peaceful Escape.

Tropical Refuge - offering free recovery services to first responders to support their well-being.


Organizations Accepting Donations


The following organizations are accepting online donations for fire relief victims:



UPDATE: MBUSD Accepting Displaced Students


If you know of students needing to enroll in local schools due to displacement from the fires, please review and share our latest news: "MBUSD and Nearby Schools Open Doors to Displaced Students."

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