15 Companies With Free Items and Services for LA Fire Survivors
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The unprecedented spread of multiple wildfires across the Southern California area has created massive emergency situation in the Golden State, destroying homes and lives and displacing thousands of California residents, many of whom are fleeing from the fires with just their vehicles and the clothes on their backs, possibly with little money to get by on.
As a result, many companies are rallying behind the state and its residents, offering a multitude of goods and services to help those impacted by this devastating ecological disaster. If you or someone you know has been impacted by the California wildfires, consider contacting or visiting one of these businesses for help.
Communication
AT&T
The telecommunications giant is offering anyone living in the wildfire areas unlimited data, calls and texting from now until Feb. 6.
Verizon
Like AT&T, Verizon has dismissed all call, text and data charges for customers living in the wildfire zones. They have also provided free Wi-Fi and phone charging stations at wildfire shelters.
Food
Abbey West Hollywood
This West Hollywood bar is offering free meals to anyone displaced by the wildfires, as well as first responders.
Everytable
This LA-based nutritious meals service is offering free meals to first responders until Jan. 12.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Located in Pasadena, the site of one of the major fires, Mountain Mike’s Pizza is offering free meals and resting places for first responders.
Shake Shack
The popular fast food chain is offering free Shackburgers to first responders at any location in L.A. County until Jan. 12.
Sizzler
At certain SoCal locations — Fox Hills, Los Feliz, Palmdale and Van Nuys — Sizzler is offering free meals to wildfire evacuees and first responders.
Personal Care/Services/Shelters
Airbnb
Working with 211 LA, Airbnb is offering free temporary housing for any SoCal resident who has had to evacuate their home.
Babyletto
This Los Angeles nursery brand is offering free replacement cribs to any displaced families in need.
GoodRx
This medical website is offering free Telehealth services to all Los Angeles residents.
Planet Fitness
The gym chain is offering free access to locker rooms, showers, power outlets and Wi-Fi to members and nonmembers alike until Jan. 15.
UFC Gym
Much like Planet Fitness, the UFC Gym chain is offering SoCal residents, first responders and anyone else impacted by the fires free access to showers, locker rooms, power outlets and Wi-Fi until the end of January.
U-Haul
The travel and storage business is allowing victims of the wildfires to use U-Haul facilities as storage spaces for free for 30 days.
Travel
Lyft
The rideshare company is currently offering free rides up to $25 with the code “CAFIRERELIEF25.” The code can be used twice per account.
Uber
Uber is also offering a code for free rides, this one up to $40. Just enter “WILDFIRE25” in the Wallet section of the Uber app.
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