LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — If you want to support the 160,000 people who evacuated their homes in response to the catastrophic wildfires in the Los Angeles area, here is a list of places to donate.
Many people in the valley have ties to Southern California and are coming up with ways to offer support to those who lost their homes over the past week.
Scripps | Southern California Wildfire Relief
Channel 13, Scripps News and the Scripps Howard Fund are teaming up to provide relief for the Southern California wildfires where it’s needed most.
- It’s easy to make a difference. Just text SCRIPPS to 50155 or go to the website below.
- Every dollar you give goes directly to those impacted by these devastating fires. Together, we can help rebuild lives.
World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen's relief team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by the wildfires in the Los Angeles Area.
They are working with restaurants and food trucks to provide comforting meals.
Wildfire Relief Fund 2025
GoFundMe created a centralized hubfor all verified pages related to these wildfires in Southern California.
Funds raised will go directly to people impacted who are seeking help through GoFundMe fundraisers and to nonprofit organizations providing relief on the ground.
UNLV Athletics and American Red Cross
American Red Cross and UNLV Athletics have teamed up to host a donation drive for those affected by the fires in California.
All donors will receive two free tickets to a future UNLV Athletics event this semester.
UNLV Nursing Students
The Nursing Student Government is hosting an official donation drive on Saturday, Jan. 18th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UNLV Clinical Simulation Center.
In addition, we are accepting donations throughout the week leading up to the event to accommodate those who may be unable to attend on Saturday.
Items needed:
- Hygiene products
- Clothing
- Non-perishable food
Good Pie
Good Pie will donate 15 percent of proceeds from sales of its "The Good Hot" pizza to the California fire victims through the Slice Out Hunger charity program.
Donations will be made from the Arts District and Henderson locations.
Vegas Strong: LA Fire Relief
This Facebook page was created by a Las Vegas local and is helping organize donation drop-offs and volunteer drives at local businesses around the valley, benefiting the LA Dream Center.
Items needed:
- NON-PERISHABLE food and snacks
- Baby formula & diapers & baby wipes
- Cases of water
- Cases of electrolyte drinks
- Protein bars
- Hygiene stuff & toiletries
- Lip balm
- Allergy medicine— Claritin & zertech
- Protective eyewear
- Cough drops/throat lozenges
- Individually-wrapped snacks
- Air purifiers
- First aid kits
- Phone chargers & extension chords
- Pet food— small kibble & canned
- Commercial trash bags
Donation locations:
Eastern & Horizon Ridge
Vegas Crystal Healings— Tammy
10740 S Eastern Ave #105
Henderson, NV 89052
TIMES: 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Boulder HWY & Tropicana
Premium Trucking - Steve
5050 Steptoe St
UNIT C
Las Vegas, NV 89122
TIMES: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. including Saturday and Sunday
Southwest Location
American Family Insurance - Lena
7345 S Durango Dr #108
Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. only or get with Lena for other times
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
North Las Vegas
5550 Painted Mirage Rd #140
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pahrump
Dry Creek Saloon
1330 5th St
Sun & Mon 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tues through Sat 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Ria Schumacher or Tristain Severt
Yale Club of NV Donation Drive
Las Vegas local and Clark High School alum Grace Kang is collecting physical donations and monetary donations through her college's alumni group, the Yale Club of Nevada.
Kang lives in Santa Monica and will take back the physical donations with her when she returns to Los Angeles next week. To donate physical items, email her at gracekang.gek@gmail.com.
Monetary donations can be made by emailing yaleclubnv@gmail.com.
For more information, you can visit their website by clicking the link here.
This is a growing list. Channel 13 will keep you updated with the latest.