Kaiser Permanente Opens Pasadena Headquarters as Wildfire Resource Hub Starting Monday

Kaiser Permanente will open its Walnut Center building in downtown Pasadena Monday as a Wildfire Resource Hub, offering free assistance to tens of thousands of residents displaced by devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

The aid center, located at 393 East Walnut St., will operate through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a final day of service on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“In times of crisis, the true strength of a community is revealed through the compassion and support we extend to one another,” said John Yamamoto, vice president of Community Health and Government Relations at Kaiser Permanente.

The hub brings together national, state and local organizations to provide essential services at no charge, including non-perishable food, fresh produce, air purifiers, wildfire recovery information and financial assistance.

A Kaiser Permanente mobile health vehicle and ambulance will offer healthcare services including care for common and chronic conditions, wellness services and other medical support.

For families with children, the facility includes a play area and visits from Snoopy, courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm. A wellness and relaxation zone is also available for adults seeking respite.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kaiser Permanente and many other community partners for their unwavering support and swift action in aiding wildfire victims,” said Kevin Cox, chair of California VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). “Together, we’re working to ensure that impacted residents receive the help they need to recover and resume their daily lives.”

The initiative represents a collaboration between multiple emergency response organizations, including California VOAD, Emergency Network Los Angeles (ENLA), Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and FEMA. Nonprofit partners include the Tzu Chi Foundation, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Salvation Army and American Red Cross.

“The resource hub will provide much-needed resources to the victims of the 2025 L.A. wildfires,” said Lauren Meister, program manager for ENLA, which serves as the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster for Los Angeles County.