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prince harry and Meghan Markle are working to support Southern California wildfire victims and relief efforts, as wildfires continue to rage across the region.
The couple made their second visit to Pasadena on Friday, when they met with Mayor Victor Gordo about ongoing recovery efforts. fox 11 reported.
Earlier this week, the couple anonymously delivered food to families displaced by the fires, according to the outlet.
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“In recent days, wildfires in Southern California have ravaged neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, healthcare facilities and much more, affecting tens of thousands of people from all walks of life. It has been issued a state of emergency,” the couple wrote on their website Thursday, describing the situation in Southern California.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also provided a list of organizations actively helping forest fire victims.
These organizations on their website include World Central Kitchen, which provides meals to first responders and people displaced by the fires; Animal Wellness Foundation, which houses and cares for evacuated animals; Compton Cowboys, which provides emergency transportation services for horses, and Airbnb and 211LA, which have joined forces to offer free temporary housing to people who have been displaced.
Harry and Meghan also mentioned Baby2Baby, which distributes emergency kits and essential supplies such as diapers, clothing and hygiene products to families in need; All Power Books, which remains open offering supplies and water for pickup while working to distribute essential items to people affected by the fires, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, which are working to support firefighters who are fighting fires and try to save homes, families and communities affected by the fires.
The couple also encouraged others to help victims if they can, including by housing evacuees, checking on elderly or disabled neighbors to see if they need help evacuating, and donating items such as clothing and toys.
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“Some families and individuals have been left with nothing,” the couple wrote on their website. “Please consider donating clothing, children’s toys and clothing, and other essential items.”
They noted that the American Red Cross is on the ground providing assistance to those in need.