Dear MoveOn member,

Los Angeles is facing what is being called "apocalyptic" destruction from
wildfires.^1 At least 11 people are dead, more than 36,000 acres have
burned, and thousands of homes have been destroyed. Worse, the largest
fires still remain uncontained.^2

During this time of crisis, World Central Kitchen is on the ground,
delivering fresh, hot meals to families and first responders impacted by
this disaster. These meals provide not only nourishment but also a vital
source of comfort and hope.

The need is immense and growing. World Central Kitchen must expand its
operations to meet the growing demand for meals in the days, weeks, and
months ahead—and they can't do it without us.

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now. 100% of your donation will go directly to World Central Kitchen.

This crisis is just one of many that World Central Kitchen has responded
to worldwide, and along the way, MoveOn members have been there,
supporting their crucial work.

Earlier this year, MoveOn members helped World Central Kitchen provide
critical food aid in Gaza—where the organization lost seven brave team
members in a targeted attack. MoveOn members helped World Central Kitchen
raise over $1 million to support families displaced by the ongoing
invasion in Ukraine. And we also helped them raise funds to help during
Hurricane Ian in Florida and the Puerto Rico earthquakes.

World Central Kitchen's efforts have been so impactful that its founder,
Chef José Andrés, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the
nation's highest civilian honor, earlier this week.^3 As he was recognized
by President Biden for his tireless humanitarian efforts, Chef Andrés
reminded us that "a plate of food becomes a plate of hope … a light in
dark times."^4

Southern California residents who've lost everything—and those who are
working around the clock to help to save lives and homes—need our help.

Your tax-deductible donation will directly fund World Central Kitchen's
mission to distribute meals when and where they are needed most.

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today.

Climate change is fueling the conditions that make wildfires more
destructive. Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at UCLA, explains that
recent "hydroclimate whiplash" between intensely wet and scorchingly dry
conditions is "arguably the worst climate sequence for wildfire in
Southern California."^5 A new study published by Swain in Nature this week
confirms that this phenomenon has accelerated since the 1950s and could
more than double as the planet warms.^6

John, the families who have lost their homes and communities
and others who were forced to flee urgently need our help. And that's
exactly what World Central Kitchen is doing.

Their response to disasters has set a global standard for compassion and
action. Whether it's a hot meal after a hurricane, a plate of hope during
a war, or support in the aftermath of the most devastating wildfires in
California history, World Central Kitchen is working to ensure that no one
is left behind.

This is our chance to show up for Southern California and the brave first
responders working tirelessly to save lives.

[ [link removed]- ]Please, make a tax-deductible donation to World Central Kitchen now.
Every dollar makes a difference.

Thanks for all you do.

–Kelly, Rahna, Justin, Mia, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "Live Updates: Fires in California leave at least 10 dead, decimate Los
Angeles area," CBS News, January 10, 2025
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2. Ibid.

3. "José Andrés Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom," GW Today, January
7, 2025
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4. Ibid.

5. "7 Takeaways From the Seemingly Endless Fire Season," The New York
Times, September 9, 2024
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6. "Floods, droughts, then fires: Hydroclimate whiplash is speeding up
globally," UCLA Newsroom, January 9, 2025
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