Help those displaced by the Rocky Fire
Over 12,000 of our neighbors in nearby Lake County have been evacuated due to the devastating Rocky Fire. Many were forced to leave their homes with little in way of clothing, toiletries and other basic necessities.
Lake County is one of the most socioeconomically disadvantaged counties in the state and these folks need our help.
A handful of Sonoma Valley residents have been facilitating the donation of clothing and food from Sonoma Valley community members. Donations included four huge boxes of fresh produce from Paul’s Produce. These items are now en route to evacuation centers and food banks in Lake County.
Donations are still needed.
Donations needed include:
- Diapers (not newborn or small sizes)
- Snack size chips and other snack size snacks
- Large kitchen industrial foil
- Canned beverages (soda, juice)
- Gently used, clean clothing
- Real butter (for cooking)
- Produce
- Batteries
- Power strips
- Outside extension cords
- Pillows
- Blankets
There are three drop off locations:
- The Epicurean Connection, 122 W. Napa St., Sonoma; 935-7960
- Community Cafe (until 2 PM), 875 W. Napa St, Sonoma; 938-7779
- Barking Dog Roasters and Cafe, 18133 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma; 939-1905
If you want to donate perishable (food) items please contact Serena Alexi via email or her Facebook page.
They are also working on larger donation program to help support those in need of financial assistance in wake of the fire.
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Howdy Friends. What a great idea. I was looking for a way to help. I will be away this weekend, but will start by looking around the house for things on the list. I presume the need will be around for awhile. Is there a priority amongst the items? Is there a donation location for the Napa area? Do you need help with transportation? I have a truck that gets pretty good gas mileage.
Yes! Thank you Richard, waiting for a little bit of the dust to settle up there and hearing what is needed next from the people affected by this. Would love to meet with whoever is interested sometime next weekand put our brains together to see what we can do for them next. You can email me at the address on the article