Masters of Scale When disaster strikes: On the ground amid LA wildfires
Jan 14, 2025
Guillaume Patard, owner of Pain Beurre, faces the emotional toll of losing his bakery and home in the LA wildfires. Andy Valdez from Homestate sheds light on how a restaurant pivoted to provide critical aid and food relief during the crisis. Wendy Escobedo of World Central Kitchen discusses the impact of community resilience and the organization’s efforts to coordinate meals for those in need. This conversation reveals the strength of local businesses and volunteers coming together to support each other amidst devastation.
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Pain Beurre's Loss
- Guillaume Patard, owner of Pain Beurre, shared his story of losing his bakery and home in the Altadena fire.
- He and his wife moved from France less than a year ago to pursue their dream.
Baking for Community
- Despite losing everything, Guillaume wants to bake for his community again.
- He dreams of offering free pastries as a small gesture of comfort and resilience.
HomeState's Response
- HomeState, a Tex-Mex cafe, transformed its Pasadena location into a community support center.
- They provided essentials, clothing, and food to those affected by the fire.