These Los Angeles restaurants offer food to fire evacuees and first responders
The Los Angeles wildfires that have scorched the Palisades, Pasadena, Altadena and Sylmar areas remain at zero containment, with thousands of residents fleeing their homes under evacuation orders. Reel Inn, Cholada Thai, Rosenthal Winery and Moonshadows are among the eateries destroyed in the Palisades fire, with Fox’s, Side Pie, Miya and Everest succumbing to the Eaton blaze.
A handful of unharmed restaurants across L.A. have stepped up to provide food and coffee to evacuees, firefighters and first responders.
According to the Los Angeles Times, chef José Andrés is using his World Central Kitchen organization to provide free sandwiches and water to those in need, while “Yeastie Boy Bagels and its fleet of food trucks are giving away free bagels at evacuation centers.”
A slew of other spots are also providing assistance in the wake of the Eaton, Hurst and Pacific Palisades fires that, as of Wednesday, have torched more than tens of thousands of acres, killed at least 5 and destroyed roughly 1,100 structures since the blazes first ignited on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Bé Ù: Complimentary meals for fire evacuees and first responders can be found at the walk-up window at this Vietnamese spot. 557 N. Hoover St., Los Angeles
Crustacean: Vietnamese fusion restaurant will offer free bowls of pho and garlic noodles to residents displaced by the fires. The owners also note on their social media, “[I]f you are familiar with any shelters or response centers in need, please reach out to us so we can bring them food and supplies too!” 468 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills
Danny Boy’s: Both Westwood and Downtown L.A. locations of this pizzeria will offer free slices to firefighters and first responders. 10889 Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles; 330 S. Hope St., Los Angeles
ALSO SEE: How to help fire victims
Dudley Market: Gratis food for first responders and evacuees at this Venice market. 9 Dudley Ave., Venice
Fiorelli Pizza: This place will be open Thursday, Jan. 9 to serve people affected by the firest. “Tomorrow from 11-4 we will be making pizzas for firefighters, first responders and families that have been displaced,” noted the owners on their social media. 1033 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice
Huckleberry Cafe: Complimentary coffee for first responders. “To our community, if you’re looking for a warm meal and a place to gather, our doors are open,” the owners posted to their social media. 1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
Joe’s Pizza: Any firefighter or first responder is welcome at any Joe’s Pizza location (Downtown L.A., Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Sunset Strip) for a free meal. 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: Free whole pies for firefighters and first responders can be found at this pizzeria’s Silver Lake and Chinatown locations. 2847 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles; 984 N.Broadway, Los Angeles
ALSO SEE: See where the Eaton, Hurst and Palisades fires are burning in Southern California
Milo & Olive: Firefighters and first responders can grab a free cup of coffee at Milo & Olive. 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Papille Gustative: Free milk and cookies for those displaced by the fire can be found at this Santa Monica spot. 2823 Main St., Santa Monica
Sonoritas Prime Tacos: Free tacos for firefighters, first responders and evacuees available at Sonoritas’ West L.A. and Downtown L.A. locations. 2004 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles; 1050 Flower St., Los Angeles
Sunday Gravy: First responders and evacuees can find a free meal at this Italian restaurant. “Please connect with us so that we can arrange a free meal.” 1122 Centinela Ave., Inglewood
Also of note, Airbnb is working with 211 LA to offer temporary housing to people affected by Los Angeles wildfires. And DoorDash has suspended service to areas affected by the ongoing fires.