Resources for California Restaurants Affected by the 2025 LA Fires
As wildfires continue to impact communities across Los Angeles, the California Restaurant Association (CRA) is here to provide critical support and resources for those affected in our industry. Below, you'll find a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the aftermath of the fires, including financial aid, healthcare, and other key assistance programs.
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CRA Resources for Those Affected
Restaurants Care LA Fire Grants
Restaurants Care opened a $200,000 disaster fund to kick-start direct assistance to food and beverage workers who have lost their homes, jobs, and stability in the LA Fires. Grants of up to $1,500 are available to help with critical needs like housing, food, and clothing as workers begin to recover from this crisis. Grants are awarded based on need and available funds. The grant application has been featured in the LA Times and Eater LA – please continue to spread the word about this grant opportunity with your network. If you or someone you know in the restaurant industry urgently need support, please apply today.
Free Teladoc Services
Our CRA Marketplace partner, Teladoc, offers free, non-emergency healthcare for those impacted by the LA Fires. Board-certified doctors can help with conditions like colds, flu, and other health issues. Prescriptions, if needed, are sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
CRA Resources for Those Who Want to Help
Donate to the Restaurants Care Disaster Relief Fund
Restaurants Care can only keep awarding grants as long as they have funding. Your donation can make a direct impact, helping food and beverage workers recover from this unimaginable disaster.
Spread the Word with Your Network
Restaurants Care also put together this toolkit to help you mobilize your network. If we all do our part—by applying, sharing, or donating—we can bring hope and healing to those who need it most.
State & Local Government Resources
- FEMA Wildfire Assistance – federal assistance is available to individuals and communities affected by the California wildfires.
- California Info on 2025 LA Fires – offers essential resources and information for individuals affected by the recent wildfires, including guidance on obtaining assistance, finding shelter, filing insurance claims, and staying informed about ongoing developments.
- CalFire Evacuation Zones, Shelters, & Road Closures – stay informed about evacuation zones, nearby shelters, and road closures through CalFire’s official updates. This resource provides critical, real-time information to help you stay safe and navigate emergency conditions.
- CalFire Evacuation Guide – provides essential steps and considerations for safely evacuating during a wildfire, including pre-evacuation preparations, handling power outages, evacuation procedures, animal safety, and other safety actions.
- Los Angeles County Local Alerts – sign up for Los Angeles County emergency alerts to receive important notifications about evacuations, road closures, and safety tips directly to your phone or email.
- Los Angeles County Recovery Resources – provides comprehensive resources and information to assist residents in recovering from the fires, including damage assessment maps, local assistance centers, and guidance on applying for federal aid.
- Small Business Administration - assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds.
- Los Angeles County Emergency Resources for Workers and Businesses – provides emergency resources and support for workers and businesses affected by disasters, including wildfires, offering information on economic recovery, local assistance centers, and preparedness planning.
- City of Los Angeles Resources Available for Businesses and Workers Impacted by Wildfires – provides resources for businesses and workers impacted by the wildfires, including information on disaster recovery centers, business assistance through BusinessSource Centers, and weekly economic recovery webinars.
Additional Resources
- Door Dash Disaster Relief Fund – Local restaurants can apply for relief through their fund, which provides grants to small businesses that natural disasters have impacted.
- The American Red Cross Los Angeles Chapter – Providing shelter, food, transportation and emotional support.
- The Salvation Army Southern California Division – Providing food, personal necessities and shelter to survivors and first responders.
- Baby2Baby – Providing critical items, including diapers, food, formula and hygiene products for children and families.
- Pasadena Humane – Assisting boarding animals of evacuated families.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – Find Food Pantry Locator page to help feed those who are displaced.
- Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) – Supplying emergency go-bags, masks and other protective equipment.
- Travel Alert from Visit California – Visitors and residents can find up-to-date guidance from local authorities and resources.
- Post Wildfire Safety – Measures to take when you return home.
Restaurants Supporting the LA Community
Restaurants are integral members of the Los Angeles community and
are stepping up to help support first responders and displaced people.
- Chez Mia & Olivetta – started a fundraiser to support and feed displaced families, donated their kitchens to make meals, and put out a call for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to those in need
- Urban Plates – free meals for fire crews
- El Pollo Loco (5050 Kanan Road) – free meals for fire crews
- Crustacean Beverly Hills (468 North Bedford Drive) – free bowls of pho or garlic noodles to displaced residents and to responders (also providing food and supplies to local shelters)
- Highly Likely (West Adams: 4310 W Jefferson Blvd & Highland Park: 5526 N Figueroa St) – free wifi and are offering food to those affected by fires and first responders
- Short Stories Hotel & Restaurant (115 S Fairfax Ave) – offering discounted room rates to all and 20% off in their restaurant for first responders
- Descanso (Costa Mesa: 1555 Adams Ave. Ste. 103 & Los Angeles: 5773 Wilshire Blvd.) – free meals to those who are displaced from the fire through 1/12
- In N Out – providing complimentary meals to first responders with their cookout trucks and at locations near the fires
- Habit Burger – providing free meals to first responders and evacuees
- Casa Vega – offering free meals for firefighters, first responders, and displaced individuals
- Lazy Dog (LA Live Location) – delivered meals to firefighters at their stations
- Stonefire Grill & Rattler’s BBQ – offering complimentary meals for first responders