In response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, organizations and companies have joined in solidarity to provide aid for those affected by the fires.
McDonald’s is offering free Happy Meals through the McDonald’s app with no purchase necessary. The offer will be available from Monday, January 13 to Thursday, January 16. A list of participating locations can be found at McDonaldsSoCalCares.com.
Additionally, The McRig -- McDonald’s flagship mobile restaurant -- and McDonald's Snack Truck, will be arriving in Southern California to support ongoing relief efforts. Starting Tuesday, January 14 through Saturday, January 18, the McRig will be stationed at the Rose Bowl, providing thousands of meals to first responders, while the Snack Truck will deploy across the Valley to serve evacuees and families impacted by the recent events.
The Snack Truck’s first location will be at Osborne Church in the city of Arleta, California on Tuesday, January 14 and Wednesday, January 15 with a second location pending for the rest of the week.
McRig Location and Dates:
- Dates: Tuesday 1/14 - Saturday 1/18
Location: Rose Bowl Parking Lots 1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena, CA
McDonald’s snack truck:
- Dates: Tues, Wed, Thurs (1/14 – 1/16)
Location: Osborne Neighborhood Church, 13501 Osborne Street, Arleta, CA
- Dates: Friday (1/17)
Location: BMO Stadium, 3939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Another organization providing aid for those affected by the wildfires is Hope the Mission, one of the nation’s largest non-profit rescue missions, which has worked throughout the weekend to stabilize their interim and family shelters located closest to current fire evacuation zones. While ensuring those currently living at a Hope facility continue to receive the services and care they need, Hope is ramping up support for those in L.A. County who have lost their belongings from the fires.
On Monday, January 13, through Wednesday, January 15, Hope the Mission will host an emergency donation drive at multiple locations across LA County. The donations collected at Hope’s facilities will directly support evacuees and those affected by the fires.
Donations requested include:
Clothing (new and used) for adults and children
Shoes
Baby supplies
Cleaning products
Small household appliances
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