This week, we’re excited to share some charity events happening at various restaurants in Los Angeles. The local food community is stepping up to support first responders and those impacted by recent fires. Many places are offering free meals and hosting fundraisers to help those in need.
If you can’t attend any events, consider making a donation through the L.A. Wildfire Community Meal Campaign. A $10 donation will provide a meal for evacuees, relief workers, or shelters while also helping local businesses like Yuca’s and Sugar Taco.
Here’s a selection of upcoming fundraisers at L.A. bars and restaurants, featuring everything from pizza pop-ups to oyster festivals. This is just a snapshot, so keep an eye out for new events popping up!
January 17 and beyond
Friends & Family ~ Silver Lake/East Hollywood
This bakery is selling whole-grain brioche cinnamon rolls with all proceeds going to help those who have lost homes and animal shelters aiding displaced pets. You can grab them from 9 a.m. until they sell out: one for $25, four for $50, or a dozen for $100.
Ditroit Taqueria ~ Downtown
Enrique Olvera’s Ditroit is offering duck carnitas this week, with 100% of the profits assisting communities impacted by fires.
Linden ~ Hollywood
Linden is donating 20% of its January profits to the California Community Foundation, plus a $20,000 contribution.
Baroo ~ Downtown
10% of sales will be donated to World Central Kitchen and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network through Sunday.
January 18
Comal L.A. x Cafe Nido ~ Silver Lake
Comal and Cafe Nido are teaming up for a Chilaquiles Fundraiser on Saturday at 9 a.m., with sliding scale pricing for essential items for those affected by the fires.
BLK CRUST PIZZA x D’PIZZA STOP ~ Leimert Park
This pop-up will be collecting donations and offering pizza on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for families affected by the Eaton Fire.
Dudley Market ~ Venice
Join the “Shuck Fest” on Saturday and Sunday, featuring all-you-can-eat oysters for $20, with all proceeds going to community support efforts.
Wurstkuche x Clubview Records ~ Venice
This event on Saturday will include food, music, and a chance to donate towards the cleanup of the Palisades fires. Raffles and merchandise will also be available.
January 19
Bites & Bashes Cafe ~ Lomita
This cafe known for its breakfast burritos is hosting a brunch fundraiser on Sunday, donating all proceeds to the L.A. Fire Department. Firefighters can eat for free, and you can buy a burrito for one as well.
Collaborative Fundraiser ~ Highland Park
Join local vendors for a collaborative fundraiser this Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. Food offerings will include birria brisket and agua de jamaica.
Smorgasburg ~ Downtown
This Sunday, Smorgasburg will host a fundraiser to support the community with a specific focus on wildfire relief, donating profits from sales to World Central Kitchen and the American Red Cross.
January 20
La Cita ~ Downtown
Bring a food donation to the L.A. Bartender’s Club Wildfire Support Drive on January 20. In exchange, you’ll receive a drink!
January 24
Hello Stranger ~ Downtown
On January 24, attend a burlesque fundraiser featuring various performances, with all proceeds going to aid displaced Black families. Suggested donation is $25.
January 25
Bake Sale w/ Nice Coffee ~ Highland Park
Thirty local bakers will sell their treats at a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 25. All proceeds support World Central Kitchen.
January 26 & 27
Holy Basil ~ Atwater Village
This popular spot will host a fundraiser pop-up, donating all proceeds to L.A. fire relief over the weekend.
