California Wildfires... how we foodies can help.

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caseydog

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I've been staying in touch with a friend of mine in LA who I've known since college, over forty years ago. He's safe, for now. He tells me what you won't hear on the news... what people in LA are thinking.

First, these fires are not going down easy. Eight months of drought, and 80MPH winds are too much for the 14,000 firefighters to beat. They need some help from Mother Nature. They have plenty of water, but they can't put the fires out as fast as they are spreading. To make matters worse, the firefighting helicopters and airplane can't take off and land in 80MPH winds.

As foodies, what we can do is feed the people who have lost everything, and the firefighters working unbelievable hours to fight this beast.

My two biggest charities that I support are food related. The Texas Food Bank for local needs, and World Central Kitchen for international needs. In 2024, I probably gave them more money than I earned, but being retired, I didn't earn a lot. I'm not Elon Musk, but every little bit counts.

WCK is an honest charity, started by Chef Jose Andres, who was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his efforts to feed people good, nourishing foods in times of crisis. In LA, they are also feeding firefighters. Some of the best chefs in California are donating their time to cooking wholesome, comforting food for victims and firefighters. Food is not just fuel for the body, it is nourishment for the soul.

If you can afford it, I hope you will consider giving some money at WCK.org

Chef Andres and WCK were the subject of a National Geographic documentary directed by Ron Howard.


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Unfortunately I am not in America so I can't donate to lot’s of these charities, but I highly encourage anybody who can to do so
 
We have supported WCK for years, and are happy to do so. WCK partners with local restaurants and brings their own food trucks and supplies to disaster areas. They do not have "overhead" and a board of directors--just giving hearts and hard working hands.
 

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