Chefs Lead Relief Efforts for Wildfire Victims

In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the culinary community is rallying to provide support and relief efforts. Celebrity chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken have served over 15,000 meals to evacuees and first responders, collaborating with World Central Kitchen to distribute food at the Pasadena Convention Center. Meanwhile, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is donating 50% of online sales to wildfire relief funds and offering free meals to first responders. Chefs from Washington D.C. are hosting a charity dinner, with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen, while Chicago chefs have launched a fundraiser allowing diners to contribute through participating restaurants. Additionally, local efforts in Garden Grove have seen restaurants like Kaizen Fusion Shabu Shabu and Bracken's Kitchen partnering with organizations to collect donations and provide meals. These initiatives highlight the strength of community collaboration during this ongoing crisis.