NYC and NJ Unite to Support California Wildfire Victims

New York and New Jersey residents are generously donating to aid those affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. This outpouring of support highlights the spirit of community across states.

Local Businesses Pitch In

Several businesses in the Tri-State area are organizing fundraising efforts. The Hive, a bakery with locations in Jersey City and Hoboken, is donating a portion of its Sunday sales to World Central Kitchen, a non-profit providing meals to those impacted by the wildfires.

"It's impossible not to just feel so heartbroken for what people have gone through." - Catherine Willhoit, co-owner of The Hive

Pickle, a women's clothing rental store in NYC's West Village, is collecting clothing donations. The overwhelming response has been heartwarming, demonstrating the strong sense of community in action.

"We've been really thrilled from what we've been seeing from the community." - Brian McMahon, co-owner and CEO of Pickle

Thousands of Meals Sent West

Rich Altemus, a former New Jersey resident now living in California, is leveraging his meal-prepping business to provide over 1,000 meals to firefighters battling the blazes. This act of generosity underscores the shared experience of disaster relief between different communities and the ability to overcome great distance to show support.

"Sometimes people just need love and I'm lucky that I have food and, you know, everybody needs to eat." - Rich Altemus

Volunteers are also actively collecting and sending clothes and other supplies to California, showcasing a powerful display of cross-country support and compassion during times of crisis.