Coucou to Huckleberry cafe: list of Restaurants offering shelter, food and discounts to LA wildfire first responders and evacuees

Los Angeles County has been tackling the growth of already intense wildfires, specifically across the Palisades, Pasadena, Altadena, and Sylmar. The inferno remains largely uncontained, with thousands of acres of destruction being left in its wake. Furthermore, the high-speed winds are expected to carry the flames to nearby areas.

Given the circumstances, several of the Golden State's restaurants are offering shelter, food, and discounts to those impacted by the fires, as well as the first responders responsible for extinguishing the flames. From Coucou to Huckleberry Cafe, here is a list of all the restaurants that have signed up to offer food, shelter, and discounts to first responders and evacuees.

A list of restaurants offering food, shelter, and discounts as the wildfires across Los Angeles continue to rage on

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As reported by the LA Times, chef José Andrés has sent out a relief team from his World Central Kitchen organization to distribute food and water to those who need it. Yeastie Boy Bagels, on the other hand, have set up food trucks at several evacuation centers, where they are handing out free bagels to all.

1) Coucou: This French restaurant in West Hollywood is giving away a free glass of Lillet to every guest who walks in. However, it is important to note that the Venice location has been temporarily shut down out of caution, though the West Hollywood outpost is up and running.

2) Huckleberry Café: This American bakery is offering free coffee to all first responders and has set up a shop to welcome all those who need shelter. The entire food and drinks menu will be available, offering goodies like sandwiches, soups, salads, and more.

3) Fiorelli Pizza: The owner of this pizzeria, Michael Fiorelli, will be handing away free pizzas to all first responders and displaced families who come through the doors on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

4) Sunday Gravy: Owners Sol and Ghazi Bashirian are giving away free meals to all first responders and those reeling from the impact of the wildfires at their outlet located in Inglewood.

5) La Sorted’s Pizza: All those impacted by the wildfires, as well as first responders, can head on over to this chain to receive a full pie.

6) Sonoritas Prime Tacos: This outlet has been handing out one free taco per patron to all first responders and those impacted by the wildfires. Even more will be given depending on how dire the case is.

7) Otus Thai Kitchen: This West Hollywood restaurant is offering complimentary meals to all the firefighters who come through their doors in uniforms.

8) Dtown Pizzeria: On Thursday, this pizzeria will be handing out free slices to all the first responders and families displaced by the local ongoing fires, while those under evacuation orders will be given a discount on their pizza.

9) Zira Uzbek Kitchen: In addition to offering free food to first responders and firefighters, this eatery will also deliver the food if required. Those interested can place their orders on Instagram via DM or call them directly at (213) 332-4086.

10) Papille Gustative: This Santa Monica eatery will be offering cookies and milk to all the evacuees who lost their homes in the ongoing fire. Those impacted can avail of the same this entire week.

At the time of writing, at least five intense wildfires are burning across Los Angeles, spanning over 27,000 acres, 0% of which have been contained. Per the BBC, about 5 have been confirmed dead, while over 137,000 people were pushed out of their homes.

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Coucou to Huckleberry cafe: list of Restaurants offering shelter, food and discounts to LA wildfire first responders and evacuees

A list of restaurants offering food, shelter, and discounts as the wildfires across Los Angeles continue to rage on

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