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LA volunteers collecting donations to support Venezuelans impacted by earthquakes
By Tracey Leong at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 27, 2026
· 2 min read
As the search and rescue efforts continue in Venezuela following the powerful earthquakes, the Los Angeles community is stepping up to send supplies and resources to those in need.
Volunteers at Full Arepas restaurant on 7th Street near Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles say they’ve collected...
Key takeaway Volunteers at Full Arepas restaurant on 7th Street near Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles say they’ve collected about 3 tons of supplies since Wednesday.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? As the search and rescue efforts continue in Venezuela following the powerful earthquakes, the Los Angeles community is stepping up to send supplies and resources to those in need.
Volunteers at Full Arepas restaurant on 7th Street near Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles say they’ve collected...
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