Donations were flowing into San Bruno after the deadly conflagration Thursday evening.
San Francisco-based Wells Fargo announced Friday morning that it was donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter to help San Bruno residents.
“Wells Fargo team members felt that taking quick action to help residents of the San Bruno community during this time of need is the right thing to do,” Wendy Haller, Wells Fargo’s Mission-Coastal regional president, said in a press release. “Wells Fargo wants to help the community get back on its feet as quickly as possible. We hope other companies and individuals can do what they can to help.”
The company’s donation came as volunteers are asking for donations of basic medical supplies, perishable foods, toiletries and clothing to assist those affected by the fire.
Donations continue to pour in to the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center, located at 251 City Park Way.
Items of major need include washed clothes, canned goods, diapers, toiletries, undergarments and shoes, said Colleen Williams, who came in from Pacifica to assist.
Basic medical supplies, such as antiseptic cream, Band-aids, aspirin and bandages, are also needed, she said.
“We have very little in terms of medical stuff right now,” Williams said.
