Compass Group volunteers mobilize support for community devastated by fire in Los Angeles

Hundreds of people in and around Los Angeles are still picking up debris after sweeping the county in January. Wildfires broke out on January 7, 2025, destroying communities in Palisade and Eaton and elsewhere. Many people lost their homes and dozens of them died. As these communities struggle with ongoing crisis, several of our teams help them by organizing donation drives, volunteering to attend time and gathering the people who need it most.

Ten departments of the Compass Group were put in to help give back. Volunteers from the Community Network 7, Morrison Healthcare, Crothall Healthcare, CCL Hospitality Group, Cafeteria, Levy, Wolfgang Puck, Fresh and Ready, Eulest, Flik, ​​Bon Appetit and Chartwells gathered to classify over 40,000 pounds of produce into 40,000 pounds of products in the Los Angeles Government Food Bank to help those affected by the corrupt fires.

“I am very proud of how our teams come together. We feel very responsible for giving back when we witness the destruction around us. Organizing this event is truly a labor of love, and seeing so many people eager to contribute is nothing more than inspiring. Thanks to all who have made this possible.”

Levy CEO Andy Lansing Grand opening ceremony of Parkside MarketLevy's latest dining destination in downtown Disney will donate their first month of profits to the food bank in recognition of the gratitude of those on the frontline fighting the fire.

Morrison president Kathy Wyatt arrived at the food bank with a car full of donations from friends, family and neighbors, including food, water, toiletries and a $700 cash donation.

Janeth Zavala, director of Levy HR at the Los Angeles Convention Center, highlighted their commitment to service. Her team helped by donating food to volunteers working in food banks.

“As the fire began, we immediately approached all the team members to provide the latest guidance, resources and most importantly emotional support. When Joyce Kruesopon reached out with the Food Banking event, I immediately realized the opportunity to really serve by bringing custom lunch boxes that would bring including handmade sandwiches, freshly baked and cooked fresh juices, fresh debris, skilled debris, and said again.

Additionally, Levy HR coordinator Stephanie Lara created an inspiring message to each boxed lunch, reminding people of their right place and the right time, “surrounded by Compass Group brothers and sisters.”

Crothall's Patient Experience Manager Toni Jaime took the opportunity to volunteer as a way to celebrate her birthday. She said there is no better way to celebrate than serving the community she grew up in.

Toni brought her teenage daughter to teach her the value of kindness, gratitude and community service.

“Hope, purpose and community are elements of healthy living and working culture. I didn't hesitate when I received an email to pair with our Compass One team. Our RDO Chris Menseck happened to be visiting in town and loved the idea. Great!”

Rebecca Waits, director of catering services at CCL Hospitality Group, said residents in her community are eager to give back. She sought help in collecting food donations and other items for the Los Angeles Food Bank, and she was surprised by the amount of support she supported.

In just 5 days, our CCL Hotel Group team’s mahogany terrace residents, some mahogany staff, and Ivy & Jen were able to fill suitcases filled with cans/dry goods, cell phone chargers, no cell phones, automatic needs, water, water, lingerie and hygiene programs are proud of our northern neighbors. The road to Los Angeles. “White said.

Amber Lamproe, a customer service manager at the restaurant in Modesto, California, sent two boxes of suppliers to volunteers at Los Angeles Food Bank.

Andrew Cosgrove, director of catering services at Morrison Healthcare at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Center, said they are only minutes from the tragic Altadena Wildfire, but that hasn't stopped them from giving back when they help.

“Once a safe colleague returned to work, we opened an account to feed hundreds of volunteers and affected families. For three weeks, my other Morrison’s first responder lounge for incredibly dedicated frontline workers.”

this The Morrison team at UCI Health Fountain Valley organized the sock drive.

They collected and donated more than 3,500 pairs of socks Hero's socks. These socks will be given to frontline firefighters to fight these devastating fires.