California-based farm donating hundreds of thousands of eggs in wake of L.A. wildfires

We all know about the ongoing egg shortage and skyrocketing prices across the U.S., but that’s not stopping one California farm from helping out its community.

Rosemary Farm, headquartered in Santa Maria, announced on its website this week that it’ll donate 270,000 eggs to families impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires throughout February. The farm is partnering with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to distribute the eggs to families.

“This contribution will provide thousands of families with high-quality protein, ensuring they have access to nutritious food during this challenging time,” the farm said.

An additional 54,000 eggs have been donated by Rosemary Farm through January and February to several organizations, including the Tehachapi Grain Project. Those eggs are being used to prepare meals for affected families and first responders.

“Now, more than ever, our communities need fresh, nutritious food,” said Tracy Ramsdell, Family Representative at Rosemary Farm. “We wanted to give not only to organizations distributing food to those in need but also to those cooking for the men and women on the front lines of these destructive and destabilizing fires. This is our way of supporting both families facing hardship and all of the first responders working tirelessly to protect them.”

The farm also donated eggs to Winter Fate Bakes, which is preparing birthday cakes for children affected by the destructive blazes.

The donations come as the average egg price in the U.S. hit $4.95 on Thursday, far surpassing the previous record of $4.82. Some stores in Southern California have priced eggs as high as $8 or even $9 in recent weeks.