Prosperity Market
The people of Los Angeles know the road to recovery from the January wildfires is a marathon, not a sprint. Around town, you can see this in the variety of donation centers, organizations and boutiques that are making sure Angelenos affected by the wildfires are stocked up on clothes, shoes, groceries and more. Read on for where to find these wildfire relief shops.
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Started by local teen Avery, Altadena Girls is on a mission to restore normalcy for the teen victims of the Eaton Fire. Reopened for shopping on Jan. 29, Altadena Girls has a Calendly to sign up for appointments to shop all week long from noon to 6 p.m. Upon arrival, teens will be teamed with a stylist who will help them shop and find their new look.
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Since Jan. 10, just three days after the Eaton Fire began, Altadena Kindred has worked to provide clothes, care and comfort for the children affected by the Eaton Fire. “As parents, we know our kids were growing up in a magical place,” the organization wrote in its debut Instagram post. “The spell was broken, but together we will make Altadena magic for them again.” Altadena Kindred is open for families to pick up kids' items like clothing, toys, shoes and books from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Friday. You can complete a survey on Google Forms in advance for a custom bundle to be ready to go upon arrival.
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Apt. 4B at The Row is offering brand-new shoes, clothing, undergarments and accessories for kids. Those affected by the fires can sign up via Google Forms for the shopping experience.
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South Bay community organization Community Loving recently moved to a permanent location in Carson and is working to get everything set up in its new warehouse. Upon opening, it will continue to serve the South Bay and the fire-affected communities of Los Angeles, offering blankets, clothes, masks, water, dog food and more. Keep an eye out for a reopening announcement.
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Chabad of Malibu has a Closet of Love that offers more than just clothes. In addition to stocking up on essentials, toys and apparel, this Palisades Fire relief center also invites those affected to come unwind and chat over a cup of coffee and a fresh cookie.
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Until Feb. 2, Angelenos affected by the fires can pick up donations from One Voice LA at Ortho Mattress in Culver City between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Vendors who have donated include H&M, Erewhon, Quay, Steve Madden, Trader Joe’s, Nasty Gal and Gap, among others.
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On Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Pasadena Relief Boutique will pop up at Evolution Design Lab in Old Town Pasadena for Angelenos who lost their homes in the Eaton and Palisades Fires. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., there will be an exclusive hour for teens and preteens to shop and reconnect with one another. Items like brand-new makeup, facial care and body lotions were donated by Makeup 4 Losses and Beauty After Ashes, two teen groups in San Diego.
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The Plus Bus Boutique has been a go-to destination in Los Angeles for plus-size fashion since 2015. Now, it also operates as a free shopping center for Angelenos affected by wildfire loss. “We believe everyone deserves to feel good in their clothes, especially during this challenging time, so there’s no limit to what survivors can take or what inventory they can take from,” the Highland Park shop wrote on Instagram. It is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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All Angelenos are invited to Prosperity Market’s pop-up event on Feb. 2 from 11. a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Slauson Avenue location of Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen. The afternoon will showcase over 35 Black-owned businesses, like Sherman Produce, Rae of the Sun, Khloe Cares, Gorilla Grub, All Chill Ice Cream and 1010 Wine & Events. Furthermore, the event is partnering up with local organizations to distribute essentials and other goods to families rebuilding their lives and homes. Additionally, other attendees are encouraged to donate Visa, grocery and retail gift cards at the information booth, which will be distributed directly by Soul Saving Productions to affected families. Prosperity Market also plans to donate a portion of sales. Starting in the spring, the Prosperity Market will use its mobile trailer to take supply distribution on the road, bringing shelves stocked with produce, and goods from local Black farmers and food producers to affected communities.
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Cookbook bestselling author and recipe developer Molly Baz has assembled a team to put on a free grocery pop-up with Altadena Beverage on Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sign-ups are highly encouraged, and the day will include Canyon Coffee, pastries, kids activities and a space for the community to hang out. “I have come to realize in the past few weeks, there is no right way to move through grief and trauma,” Baz wrote on Instagram. “We are here for you however it shows up.”
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Kalon Studios, a contemporary design studio committed to sustainable culture, has an ongoing Wildfire Relief Free Market that will reopen on Jan. 31. The Atwater Village market has been stocked with men’s clothing, sunscreen, skincare, coats, robes, toddler and baby clothing, eyewear, baby supplies, lunchboxes, tote bags, towels and more. Because items become available on a rolling basis, Angelenos in need can sign up online for item and time availability.
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Since Jan. 8, this vintage boutique in downtown Los Angeles has been working to ensure Angelenos affected by the wildfires are not only restocked with clothes, but essentials, too. In fact, Quirk is moving into a bigger space for the next three months to continue to support those in need, who can request clothes for pick-up or drop-off via an online form.
See also: How Fashion And Jewelry Brands Are Supporting Los Angeles Fire Relief
Photography by: Asha Moné
