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World Central Kitchen Message to PPCC – 1/23/25
I am reaching out with World Central Kitchen’s latest update on our emergency response
to the devastating wildfires in southern California. Over the past week, significant strides
to quell the fires in LA County have been made, with the Palisades and Eaton fires
currently at 70% and 95% containment, respectively. Despite the progress made by the
thousands of firefighters who are working hard to combat the blazes, the situation
remains dire. Strong Santa Ana winds have returned in the past 48 hours, increasing the
risks of the existing fires while fueling the ignition of three new brush fires in San Diego
County and an additional blaze just north of Santa Clarita, Hughes fire, which has already
destroyed 10,000 acres since Wednesday. According to the New York Times, about
90,000 people remain under evacuation orders. Meanwhile, many of the people who
have been permitted to return to their homes are reporting that the poor air quality and
extensive property damages have created unlivable conditions.
WCK has been working tirelessly since the initial hours after the fires started to provide
warm, comforting meals to the families across southern California who have been
impacted by the widespread destruction. Through a strong network of over 65
restaurant and food truck partners, WCK is serving thousands of meals daily at
emergency personnel hubs, shelters, public distribution sites, and to the hospital wards
that are providing care to burn victims. To date, WCK has provided more than 280,000
nourishing meals to communities affected by the fires. For our latest list of distribution
sites and times, please click here or visit our website.
Across all WCK emergency responses, the power of community fuels our work, making
our efforts to provide food relief possible. The response from the LA community over the
past two weeks has been astounding, with local restaurants and organizations stepping
up to do whatever they can to support their neighbors in need. Jason and his team at the
Malibu Brewing Company, for example, have converted their restaurant into a WCK
Cafe, offering a safe space for anyone affected by the fires to relax, recharge, and enjoy a
warm meal. WCK also partnered with Hard Rock Cafe and local LA sports teams to help
serve thousands of meals to displaced residents who were forced to flee their homes.
We are inspired and grateful for the humanity that has shone through during some of
the communities’ darkest times.
As the situation in southern California continues to evolve, our Relief Teams are
monitoring the changing needs of impacted communities and adapting our response
accordingly. WCK is committed to continue providing emergency food relief to families in
the affected areas for as long as we are needed. In addition to serving meals in the LA
area, WCK is also assessing how we can best support restaurant workers and restaurant
owners who have lost their livelihoods.
On behalf of the entire team at WCK, we are truly grateful for your contribution
supporting the families, first responders, and restaurant workers who have been
impacted by the ongoing wildfires in LA County. It is your generosity that makes our
work to feed people in times of crisis possible. Please feel free to reach out directly if you

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have any questions or would like any additional information about our emergency
response.
Donor match opportunity starting today (January 23): A generous funder is matching
donations to support our response to the wildfires in LA County—up to $1 million! Your
support can go twice as far to help provide meals to families and first responders. Please
reach out if you have any questions or would like additional information on this
incredible opportunity to double your impact. Thank you again for your continued
interest in our emergency relief efforts across LA County. I’ll be sure to share more
updates on our work as our response continues to develop.
All my best,
Matthew
Matt Tripsas
Director, Community Fundraising
World Central Kitchen