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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens customers have contributed more than $5.3 million to support recovery efforts following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The funds were raised through a nationwide PIN pad donation campaign benefiting the independent Walgreens Foundation, which ran from January 14 to 21, 2025.
The Walgreens Foundation is directing the donations to organizations focused on critical recovery efforts, including housing, food security, job and educational support, health and wellness initiatives, and reconstruction aid for those affected by the disaster.
List of organizations:
- The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, which is supporting the more than 2 million people in the region experiencing food insecurity.
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, in its efforts to support LA County’s first responders as they continue to address the immediate needs of community members and the long-term ongoing cleanup efforts.
- Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Education Foundation Emergency Fund, which offers support and resources for students whose education has been disrupted to help ensure continuity of learning and address the ongoing social and mental health impacts of the disaster.
- California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Recovery Fund, California Community Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Recovery Fund and The Pasadena Community Foundation, all of which are offering direct services, grants and other resources to aid in short and long-term recovery efforts.
- Direct Relief, as they continue to disseminate medications, protective gear and other supplies to impacted communities.
- American Red Cross, which is providing ongoing financial and housing assistance, and food and relief items to those impacted by the wildfires, as well as physical and mental health services.
In addition to customer contributions, Walgreens has provided direct product donations and assistance to impacted team members as part of its ongoing commitment to community health and wellness in the wake of the wildfires.
The organizations receiving funds were identified and vetted by Philanthropy California, working in partnership with Northern California Grantmakers, Southern California Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties, as well as the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. For more information, please visit Philanthropy California’s 2025 California Disaster Response page.
