With food, supplies or just hugs, volunteers show fire victims they’re not alone
LA TimesVolunteers at the Pasadena Humane Society sort donations Saturday for the victims of the Eaton fire. “What kind of nurse would I be if I didn’t come?” Cynthia Cisneros, right, and Rosy Antonio had out food they prepared in Pasadena to fire victims and first responders. “They’re like, ‘I want to give support.’ People are bringing their dogs like comfort animals.” Volunteers help load donated goods at the Pasadena Humane Society on Saturday. “You’ve seen this complete outpouring from the community of support.” The center’s parking lot was filled with volunteers organizing donated bags of dog and cat food, crates and cages, plush toys and other pet supplies. “I was walking through the parking lot and I was like, ‘Who are these people?’” Kevin McManus, the society’s communications manager, said of the dozens of people offering help.