O'Neal emphasizes, "When the fires were first happening, there was this sense of helplessness for me being based in New York. I want other New Yorkers to feel like they can do something while also reminding them why California is so important as a culinary force in the world." This highlights her motivation to contribute meaningfully to help victims of the wildfires.
In his address, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez acknowledged the tragedy, stating, "I am aware the response is not enough, there are problems and severe shortages in towns buried by mud, desperate people searching for their relatives." Amidst a nationwide outpouring of grief, his words reflect the urgency and seriousness of the situation as the country grapples with its deadliest natural disaster.