
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P)Meghan Markle and Prince Harry rolled up their sleeves to help those affected by the wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited World Central Kitchen in Pasadena, California on Friday, January 10.
Us Weekly understood Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, to volunteer to distribute food and supplies to people affected by the Eton fire.
During their visit, the couple witnessed harrowing stories from victims, but also a strong community spirit as they offered their support. The Duke and Duchess also took time to connect with seniors and families affected by the crisis at the Pasadena Convention Center.
In addition to serving food alongside World Central Kitchen (WCK) volunteers outside the hall, Harry and Meghan donated clothing, baby items and other essential supplies to the main donation center, Us understands.
Monetary donations were also made for relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts through their charity, the Archwell Foundation.
Harry and Meghan also joined Jennifer Siebel Newsomthe first partner of California, and Pasadena Major Victor Gordopersonally thanking first responders including Fire Chief Marrone and his team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, as well as members of CalFire and the Pasadena Police Force at the Rose Bowl.
As part of their volunteer effortsHarry and Meghan met the founder of World Central Kitchen Jose Andres at the charity’s food outlets and thanked the teams for their hard work supporting the community in a time of need.
It comes after Meghan and Harry opened their home in Montecito, California this week to friends who were evacuated as fires raged in parts of Los Angeles, including the Pacific Palisades areaMalibu, Santa Monica and Hollywood Hills.
Meghan and Harry live in Montecito with their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibeth, 3. Their home is about 80 miles north of the Pacific Palisades area of ​​Los Angeles, where the fires first broke out on Tuesday, January 7.
Although it is not known which of the couple’s friends used the home, thousands of people have been forced from their homes by the wildfires. Avg the celebrities involved they were near the fires Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, Spencer Pratt and Milo Ventimigliawhose homes went up in flames.
The couple has dedicated a page on their official website to the wildfires, sharing information about resources and organizations involved in relief efforts.
The couple first moved to California from the UK in 2020. during the pandemic. After initially staying on Vancouver Island, Canada, they spent several months in To Tyler Perry A home in Los Angeles before they bought their own home in California.