I spent some of the most formative years of my life at Bacchus Kitchen, which, like many businesses, was affected by the Eaton Fire. Pasadena and Altadena will be feeling the effects of the tragedy for years to come. Businesses will struggle to adapt to such a changed and ravaged community. With contaminated water, community destruction, and counters caked with toxic soot and ash, the businesses that survived the fire may not survive the economic toll and subsequent bills to come.

Staff unexpectedly out of work will struggle to make bills. What we want to do with this page is buy a little bit more time for those people. Help a little bit with rent, help a little bit with gas in the car, help a little bit to ease the pain that such a tragic change has brought to our community. Funds donated will go to restaurants and restaurant staff affected by the fire.