Lowe's, Home Depot pledge millions to support wildfire relief efforts in SoCal
Two home improvement giants are offering support for those impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
Lowe’s is donating $2 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County as a part of the company's commitment to supporting communities before, during and after disasters. The donation will assist first responders and nonprofits that are responding to critical needs such as supporting evacuations, emergency shelter and distributing urgently needed supplies like water, N95 masks, air purifiers, ash sifters and storage.
Lowe's says its Emergency Command Center is closely monitoring the wildfires and community needs in order to route critically needed supplies to areas directly impacted by the wildfires and to the broader region impacted by power outages and poor air quality.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in harm's way and with the tireless first responders who are battling the fires around the clock,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO. “Lowe's is here to help our resilient neighbors as they continue to face unprecedented destruction and begin the long road to recovery.”
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Meanwhile, The Home Depot Foundation is committing $1 million to support immediate humanitarian and disaster relief efforts as well as long-term recovery and future mitigation in Southern California communities impacted by the wildfires.
The retailer's nonprofit partners have mobilized teams on the ground to support relief efforts, including:
- World Central Kitchen has distributed thousands of meals to the public, first responders and emergency workers across more than a dozen distribution sites.
- Operation Blessing has distributed essential items including water, solar lanterns, hygiene kits and more, along with meals, to those impacted.
- Convoy of Hope is distributing truckloads of essential supplies in the area, including food, water and hygiene items.
- American Red Cross has established shelter locations where displaced individuals and families are seeking safe refuge. Through shelters, the Red Cross is distributing meals and providing supplies such as cots, blankets and water. Additionally, hundreds of responders are on the ground supporting the relief effort.
- ToolBank Disaster Services is in position to provide support for both immediate and long-term recovery efforts.
In Los Angeles, The Home Depot says its associate volunteer force, Team Depot, is packing fire relief kits for Convoy of Hope and Operation Blessing to distribute in impacted areas. These kits include essentials such as safety goggles, cleaning supplies, trash bags and utility tools for those who need immediate support due to wildfire damage.
In recent days, Home Depot stores in Southern California have donated water, masks and other essential supplies to nonprofit organizations to support those in need. To ensure customers have access to the products they need in-store, the company coordinated with supplier partners and distribution centers to deploy dozens of truckloads of supplies to stores in the area.
In addition, The Homer Fund, The Home Depot's employee assistance fund, is providing immediate financial support to impacted associates in need of safe housing, food and clothing while displaced.
"When disaster strikes, The Home Depot Foundation is here to help our communities," said Erin Izen, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. "We're working with our nonprofit partners to evaluate the immediate needs in impacted areas and get essential relief supplies into the community as quickly as possible."