Los Angeles

An active LA collection point run by Full Arepas owner Kelly Montano, shipping goods to the Venezuelan nonprofit Helping Children (~3 tons collected by Jun 27). Urgent need for medical supplies, vitamins, and first aid. This is a short, time-limited drive — verify it is still collecting on Instagram (@fullarepaskekally) before you go.

Address

📍 312 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Hours:

Open daily ~8 AM–9 PM. Time-limited drive — donations accepted through ~Tue Jun 30; confirm on Instagram before going.

Accepts:

medical supplies & first aid (urgent), vitamins, water, hygiene & toiletries, diapers & baby supplies, baby formula & food, non-perishable food

A Pasadena collection point led by Chamo owner Yesika Baker, shipping to the Venezuelan nonprofit Helping Children. This is a short, time-limited drive closing around midday Tue Jun 30 — call (626) 639-3339 to confirm it is still collecting before you go.

Address

📍 950 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

Hours:

Time-limited drive — donations accepted through ~Tue Jun 30 (noon). Confirm before going: (626) 639-3339.

Accepts:

shelf-stable food, hygiene & toiletries, sleeping bags, blankets, gloves, masks, first-aid supplies

A Lakewood-based LA community group (organizer Marydee Marchan) coordinating medical-supply donations for the earthquake response. This is a contact and coordination channel, not a public drop-off address — message them on Instagram (@allforvzla) to find out how and where to help in the LA area.