Mission Viejo guide to helping the victims of the LA wildfires

City of Mission Viejo shares how to help

Mission Viejo, Calif.- With the devastating fires impacting LA County, here are ways you can help.

Donations will be accepted locally at the Mission Viejo Farmers Market tomorrow (January 11) from 9 am to 1 pm at the North Paseo at LOS OSOS, 25282 Marguerite Parkway.

Items accepted:

Bottled water

Food and non-perishables: Shelf-stable foods, canned goods, pasta, rice, beans, ramen cups, power bars, instant oatmeal, baby formula, baby food and snacks.

Hygiene and toiletries: Hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, diapers, feminine products, contact solution, wipes (baby, wet) laundry soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste.

Medical and First Aid: N95 masks, face masks, bandages, burn cream, first aid kits, electrolytes.

Warm and Overnight Essentials: Blankets, pillows, sheets, towels, warm clothing, socks.

Pet supplies: Sealed dog/cat food, collars, leashes, crates, bowls, toys, beds.

Miscellaneous: Flashlights, power banks, instant coffee.

Additional resources and ways to donate:

Teladoc – Free 24/7 virtual medical care from licensed healthcare professionals. Call 855-225-5032.

Planet Fitness – Providing free showers and its facilities to firefighters and displaced residents planetfitness.com/gyms

LA Dream Center – Evacuation center for displaced residents. Food, clothing and toiletries are available. Donate: dreamcenter.org

The Salvation Army – Donations are being accepted at socal.salvationarmy.org/southern-california/wildfires-in-los-angeles

LA Food Bank – lafoodbank.org/donate/disaster-relief

SupplyBank.org Disaster Relief Fund – supplybank.org/disaster-relief-fund

Restoration Life Christian Church 4234 W. 147th St, Lawndale – Donations sought – cases of water, energy drinks, protein bars and snacks. 305-951-2133

Project HOPE – Project HOPE is assessing conditions in shelters, coordinating with government officials and local organizations and is prepared to support local shelters, health workers etc. projecthope.org/lafires.