Where to donate, drop off clothes for LA fire victims in NYC
NEW YORK CITY - With multiple fires raging across California, several NYC-area spots are collecting clothing donations and raising money to support those affected.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles fire, volunteers have stepped up to support affected residents by distributing essential supplies in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 12, 2025. (Photo b
Here's where you can donate
What you can do:
Several NYC-area businesses and non-profits are accepting donations and raising money for fire victims in California. Here are a few:
Ray's Bar
Ray's Bar plans to hold a fundraiser for the fire victims in California on Wednesday, Jan 15 at all Ray's locations from 5-10 p.m. There will be a $20 donation entry which will be donated to World Central Kitchen.
Where to go:
- 177 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
- 905 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Viva Toro
According to Timeout, Viva Toro in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn will be accepting donations again on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., which will be sent to the Salvation Army in Los Angeles.
Viva Toro will be partnering with Migo Events to take donations.
Clothing needs:
- Men’s underwear
- Children’s underwear
- Shoes in new or like new condition
- Baby clothes
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Soap & lotion
- Pads/tampons
- Socks for kids and men
Where to Drop Off:
987 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 4-7 p.m.
Kancil NYC
From Jan 13 to March 3, visitors to Kancil on the Upper East Side can dine for a cause, as 50% of daily proceeds will be donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to support wildfire relief efforts.
Where to go:
434 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
Hours: Click here or call 917-261-5926
Rogue
Rogue, a vintage clothing shop with two Lower East Side locations, is accepting clothing donations now through Friday.
"We are sending our love and prayers to everyone in LA. If you are looking for a way to help those affected by the wildfires, we are accepting gently used clothing donations now thru 1/17," Rogue said in a post on Instagram.
Clothing needs:
- Taking gently used donations
Where to Drop Off:
- 313 E Houston Street, NY 10002
- 154 Allen St, NY 10002
- Hours: 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Time Out Market New York
Time Out Market New York in DUMBO is donating some of its drink proceeds to the American Red Cross's Wildfire Relief fund.
"Now through Sunday, January 19 we're offering two drink specials where 100% of the proceeds from your purchase will go directly to The Red Cross-Wildfire Relief," Time Out Market said in a post on Instagram.
Where to go:
55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
How to make a donation to LA fire victims
FOX has donated $1 million to the Red Cross’ California wildfire relief efforts, helping the agency provide shelter, hot meals, emotional support, and other resources across Los Angeles and SoCal.
Snap this QR code to jump to the Red Cross website.
You can join FOX in supporting the Red Cross by making a donation that will provide shelter and meals to those affected.
LINK: Click over to Go.Fox/RedCross to make a donation.
LA fires update
Dig deeper:
Fires tearing through the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people, displaced thousands of others and destroyed more than 12,000 structures in what might be the most expensive conflagrations in the nation's history.
The blazes started last Tuesday, fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds that forecasters expect to kick back up through at least midweek. Cal Fire reported that the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth and Hurst fires have consumed about 62 square miles (160 square kilometers).
The Palisades Fire, along the coast, has been blamed for eight deaths, while the Eaton Fire further inland has been blamed for 16 others, the LA County medical examiner's office said. At least 23 people are missing, and authorities said that number is expected to rise.
Investigators are still trying to determine what sparked the fires. They could be the nation's costliest ever. Government agencies haven't provided preliminary damage estimates yet, but AccuWeather, a company that provides data on weather and its impact, puts the damage and economic losses at $250 billion to $275 billion.
The Source: This article uses information from Time Out and information from organizations' social media accounts. This article also uses reporting from the Associated Press and FOX Corporation, which owns this station.