Indio taco shop supporting local family impacted by house fire

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - After an Indio family lost everything in a house fire last week, one local business has stepped up to provide donations.

Taqueria Mazatlan, located at 83598 Indio Boulevard, is providing a place for customers to donate in the shop.

For owner Carlos Lopez, the fire hit a sore spot, after his own business burnt down last year.

"Oh I remember when the same thing happened to me and my business. So I was like, 'Oh I know how it feels.' So I send a message to them and, invite them to go eat, make them feel a little bit special," Lopez said.

It's one of several doors that has opened for the Garcia family after News Channel 3's story. A family member told News Channel 3 they have now connected with the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission to receive housing for the next month and future rental assistance.

Now, Lopez is calling on other business owners to support their local customers in trying times.

"I was trying to invite, because I know a lot of them, food vendors, restaurant owners, and, I wanted to invite them to help."