Sierra Nevada Mountain Towns Mobilize to Support LA Wildfire Victims with Caravan of Provisions

Sierra Nevada Mountain Towns Mobilize to Support LA Wildfire Victims with Caravan of Provisions

January 15, 2025

January 21 update: Wow! What an outpouring. Donations are no longer being accepted. Thanks so much to everyone for pitching in to help our L.A. neighbors! The trucks head out tomorrow morning.

When wildfires strike, the impact reverberates throughout California, demonstrating the interconnectedness of our communities. In moments of crisis, the strength of unity shines brightest, and the Truckee-Tahoe region is ready to show up and support those in need.

Courtney Henderson, Truckee Town Councilmember & Former Mayor, is leading the charge
with the Truckee-Tahoe Caravan of Provisions to Los Angeles. During the January 14 Truckee Town Council Meeting, Councilmember Henderson emphasized the shared responsibility to support one another:

“Wildfire truly impacts all of us in California, whether it is the threat of wildfire, direct experience with it, or the ramifications of it as it relates to our wildfire insurance. Just as we are one region here in Tahoe, we are also one California. A lot of folks say that rural communities are small. We’re small, but we’re mighty, especially when we band together, we can support our urban counterparts. We truly are one California.”

The initial Truckee-led effort quickly established donation drop-off locations throughout the
town, and surrounding communities, including Kings Beach, Tahoe City, western Nevada
County, South Lake Tahoe, and Mammoth Lakes, collaborated to collect essential goods for
victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. All donations will be transported in a caravan of trucks
to Los Angeles on Wednesday, January 22, and delivered to the LA Dream Center, a
nonprofit organization actively working on wildfire relief efforts.

Support for the Caravan of Provisions has been generously provided by a coalition of regional
organizations and agencies dedicated to the well-being of our communities. This includes
the Town of Truckee, Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District, Truckee Chamber of
Commerce, Visit Truckee-Tahoe, Nevada County, Placer County, North Tahoe Chamber of
Commerce, North Tahoe Community Alliance, North Tahoe Business Association, Tahoe City Downtown Association, Travel North Tahoe Nevada (Incline Village), Incline Village Crystal Bay Business Association, the City of South Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Their collaboration highlights a shared commitment to fostering resilience and support across our region.

Donation Information


Only the following items are being accepted, as specifically requested by the LA Dream
Center:

  • Brand-new socks, underwear, bras 
  • Diapers and baby formula 
  • Toilet paper and paper towels 
  • Canned food and non-perishables 
  • Large trash bags 
  • Gloves and safety goggles
  • Air purifiers

Truckee Drop-Off Locations and Hours:

Truckee Welcome Center 
10065 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 
January 14 – January 21: 10:00 am– 4:00 pm 

Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District, Steve Randall Community Recreation  Center 
10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA 
January 14 – January 17: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm 
January 18 – January 19: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 
January 20 – January 21: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm 

Truckee Town Hall 
10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 
January 14 – January 17: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
January 20 – January 21: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

Partner Locations in Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, and Nevada County: 

North Lake Tahoe: 

North Tahoe Visitor Center in Tahoe City 
100 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA  
9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily 

North Tahoe Visitor Center in Kings Beach  
8611 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA  
9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily 

South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 10:00 pm 
Friday: 8:45 am. – 8:00 pm 
Saturday – Sunday: 8:45 am – 5:00 pm 

Western Nevada County  

The Eric Rood Administration Building 
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (closed MLK) 

The Madelyn Helling Library 
980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 
Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Mammoth Lakes Community Recreation Center 
686 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 
Open daily: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

Monetary Donations

For those who prefer to contribute financially, please consider supporting the following  reputable organizations: 

On January 22, the trucks will depart from Truckee, loaded with supplies, symbolizing the  collective strength and generosity of rural communities across California in supporting their urban counterparts during this time of need.