Rite Aid Foundation donates $75K to California wildfire relief efforts

The Rite Aid Foundation announced a $75,000 donation to be distributed to the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region to support wildfire relief efforts.

The $75,000 donation will be divided to help relief efforts in Northern and Southern California: American Red Cross Los Angeles will receive $50,000; American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region will receive $25,000.

“We appreciate compassionate supporters like The Rite Aid Foundation whose donation is enabling the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, and emotional and recovery support to families impacted by this year’s wildfires,” Elizabeth Penniman, the American Red Cross president of communications, said.

During the last three weeks, more than two dozen wildfires have ignited throughout California. Most of those fires have been contained or extinguished. Among the biggest threats were the Getty fire, which ignited in Los Angeles near the neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, threatening 10,000 structures, and the Kincade fire, which forced the evacuation of 200,000 residents in Sonoma County.

Along with government and community partners, dozens of American Red Cross disaster workers have helped open shelters and evacuation centers for those fleeing the fires. Since the latest wildfires broke out, the organization has provided 4,900 overnight shelter stays and served meals to over 10,000 people.