Andy Valdez

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.