A donation drive to help the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission recover from a devastating fire earlier this month will be held at City Hall on Thursday to assist the mission in replenishing its supplies of food and clothing.

“For years, the mission has provided food, clothing, shelter and assistance to needy families across the Valley,” Councilman Paul Krekorian said Tuesday. “Last year, it served 46,000 meals to the homeless. Because of the fire, everything is gone, and the vital work of the mission has ground to a halt.”

The fire displaced numerous homeless families, including 18 children, as well as destroyed the food pantry, vehicle fleet and thrift store warehouse, Krekorian said.

City Council members from the San Fernando Valley have joined together to help raise money and supplies.

Krekorian said people will be able to drop off donations between 8 am. and 5 p.m. Thursday at the South Lawn of City Hall, 200 N. Main St., Los Angeles. Donations are also being accepted in the district offices of all council members.

Officials are asking for new or slightly used clothing and shoes, blankets, bedding, towels, toiletries, baby items, small appliances, canned or dry food items and ash.

A website has been set up to receive cash donation at www.rescuethemission.org.