FRESNO, Calif, (KGPE/KSEE) — Nearly 30 Central Valley food trucks are coming together Thursday for a fundraiser to support the co-owner of Planet Vegan.
Joe Ellis was injured when his food truck exploded on June 24th. Ellis and another person, a teenager, were hurt in the explosion.
According to a Gofundme campaign for Ellis, he has severe burns on 35% of his body.
Thursday’s fundraiser for Ellis is organized by Fresno Street Eats. It will be held across multiple locations:
Tioga Sequoia Beer Garden – Fresno 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Well Community Church – Fresno 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Gazebo Gardens – Fresno – 5:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Crow & Wolf Brewing Co. – Clovis 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Kingsburg Farmers Market – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Table Mountain Casino – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
According to the Gofundme page for the teen victim, he also has severe injuries and burns.
A portion of the sales from food trucks at these locations will be donated to Planet Vegan.