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Donations for Venezuela earthquake victims fill up Pasadena restaurant
By Camilla Rambaldi at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
Donations poured into a Venezuelan restaurant in Pasadena on Sunday, with the items set to be flown to Venezuela to help those impacted by Wednesday’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
The death toll has jumped to more than 1,400 people, the government reported Sunday afternoon.
Volunteers...
Key takeaway The death toll has jumped to more than 1,400 people, the government reported Sunday afternoon.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The outpouring of donations at Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine in Pasadena demonstrates the strong ties between the local Venezuelan community and their homeland. With donations coming from as far as Santa Barbara and Bakersfield, it's clear that the impact of the earthquakes has resonated deeply with Southern Californians. The fact that volunteers are collecting essentials like hygiene products, food, and blankets suggests a nuanced understanding of the needs on the ground in Venezuela. As the community continues to rally around the relief efforts, it will be worth watching how local businesses and organizations like Team Rubicon contribute to the recovery efforts. The involvement of a humanitarian aid organization like Team Rubicon, which is preparing to deploy a team to support recovery efforts, underscores the complexity of the response required to address the aftermath of the earthquakes. Pasadena's Venezuelan restaurant has become a hub for community action, and its continued efforts will likely play a significant role in supporting those affected by the disaster.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Donations poured into a Venezuelan restaurant in Pasadena on Sunday, with the items set to be flown to Venezuela to help those impacted by Wednesday’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
The death toll has jumped to more than 1,400 people, the government reported Sunday afternoon.
Volunteers...
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