By Jourdan Lunsford | Convoy of Hope, Project Manager
It has been nearly four months since devastating wildfires raged through the greater Los Angeles area. Though the news cycle has moved on, residents across Southern California are still living the stark reality of life after a major disaster.
Many community resources like childcare centers, senior care homes, and health clinics are still closed. Rebuilding is slow and costly. More than 100,000 people are displaced, learning a new normal in the wake of losing everything.
The fires burned for 24 days, destroying tens of thousands of acres and leaving communities in ashes.
And the effects are more far-reaching than loss of homes. A new survey revealed that the polling equivalent of a million people lost their jobs or income in the wildfires, even if their homes didn’t burn.
That’s why Convoy of Hope is committed to helping for the long haul. Convoy is partnering with local churches and organizations to distribute food and other essential supplies. So far and with your generosity, we have distributed 2,935,959 pounds of supplies and served 153,649 individuals. Our Children’s Summer Feeding initiative will provide 50,000 bags of shelf-stable, nutritious food to kids experiencing food insecurity — an existing issue that worsens in the summer months and is exacerbated by disasters like the wildfires.
To further support wildfire-impacted families, Convoy is hosting several Community Events in 2025 and 2026, offering free shoes, school supplies, haircuts, health screenings, and other services. These events will meet the practical needs of families as they continue to recover.
The fires devastated countless people. Convoy of Hope is committed to helping them rebuild and working with local leaders to strengthen their communities.
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