Pasadena Restaurant That Aided Fire Victims Burglarized

Break-in at Community-Focused Cafe

• 💔 Neighbors Cafe, a Pasadena establishment known for its community support, was burglarized over the New Year's holiday weekend.
• 🎯 Thieves broke through a wall, stealing a speaker and food items from the cafe.

Restaurant's History of Community Support

• 🚒 The cafe previously served as a donation center, providing free Christmas meals and essential supplies to those affected by the Eaton fires.
• 💡 Owners, including Nicole Charity, donated gift cards and set up a donation hub with food, produce, and toiletries for fire victims.
• 🏠 This support continued even as Nicole's own family lost two homes in the fires.

Impact of the Burglary

• 🤕 The break-in has reopened old wounds for the owners, who are still coming to terms with their losses from the fires.
• 📈 Beyond the stolen items, the incident involves an insurance claim that will likely increase their rates.
• 🤝 The local community has been showing up to support the cafe, and fundraising efforts are underway.
• 🔗 Information on how to help can be found on the foxela.com website.