'Jimmy Kimmel Live' opens Los Angeles Fire Department donation center in Hollywood
jimmy kimmel live show The company halted recording last week as wildfires began ravaging areas of Los Angeles. The show has yet to resume airing, but in the meantime, its Hollywood backlot is being used as a donation center to collect necessary resources for those affected by the fires.
“Fellow Angelenos – if you're looking for a way to help those affected by the fires, we have a donation center on our backlot in Hollywood,” Kimmel shared on Instagram. The center opens at 6901 Hawthorn Ave. in Los Angeles from Monday, January 13 to 6 p.m. PT, and will extend its hours this Monday through Friday, January 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT. “We will quickly distribute essential items to those in need,” the post continued. “Thank you for your support and please spread the word to those in our neighborhood.”
this jimmy kimmel live The donation center accepts bottled water and Gatorade, baby food, pet food, non-perishable food items, sealed toiletries and hygiene products, packaged underwear, diapers and baby wipes.
The nearly weeklong break marks the longest the late-night show has gone without airing during a regular season since the months-long Hollywood strike in 2023. 5th Commando Podcast with late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver. All proceeds from the show benefit their employees. He also revealed that actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon had offered to pay his staff for two weeks, but he declined because he felt “it wasn't their responsibility.”
After the Los Angeles fires, it seemed like it was everyone's responsibility to stand up for each other. More than 24 wildfire-related deaths are under investigation and more than 130,000 people have been displaced. Actress Jennifer Garner recently revealed that one of her friends “didn't escape in time,” while Mandy Moore, Diane Warren, Adam Brody and others lost their homes and were forced to evacuate.
The disaster in Los Angeles not only delayed the announcement of the 2025 Academy Award nominations, but also caused production to be suspended on many studios. Many celebrities are using this time to make appearances for their communities. Jamie Lee Curtis announces plans to donate $1 million to fire relief fund, Tyler Perry slams insurance companies for canceling plans before fires and shares plans on how to help . Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Charitable Foundation has donated $2.5 million to the newly established Los Angeles Fire Rescue Fund. A number of resources have emerged for the music industry, as well as general assistance for those in need.
This article was updated at 7:32 p.m. to add that the center has extended its date to January 17.