GIVING THANKS(giving) 2026

Help provide holiday groceries and support SMC students' basic needs throughout the year

Celebrating 10 Years Together

Join us on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24, 2026 for Santa Monica College Foundation's 10th annual GIVING THANKS(giving) and help provide fresh holiday groceries to 2,500+ SMC students in need.

For ten years, this special event has brought our community together to ensure no student faces the holidays alone. That commitment matters now more than ever. Since September 2025, visits to SMC's on-campus student food pantry, the Bodega, have increased by 20%, underscoring the growing need among our students.

This cherished tradition also raises vital funds for SMC’s Basic Needs Program and Emergency Grant Fund, which offer:

Year round access to free groceries, clothing, hygiene, and parenting supplies
Urgent financial aid for housing, medical bills, and other unexpected crises

Your generosity provides more than a holiday meal — it fuels community, stability, and hope. Help us make our 10th GIVING THANKS(giving) the most impactful yet by donating or sponsoring today.

Increase your Impact through Sponsorship

Your sponsorship is an investment in the future of SMC students and our community. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $5,000+ and include a range of benefits designed to provide meaningful recognition and visibility. Custom sponsorship opportunities are also available to align with your philanthropic and marketing goals.

View the 2026 sponsorship opportunities and benefits here.

Contact Katie Moe, Development Director, moe_katherine@smc.edu or (310) 434-8583 to learn more.

Donate Now!

For donations by check, please make your check payable to:

Santa Monica College Foundation
1900 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405

On the memo line, please write GIVING THANKS(giving).

For additional ways to give — such as stock transfers, donor-advised funds, and estate gifts — visit our Ways to Give page for forms and detailed instructions.

Donations to Santa Monica College Foundation are tax-deductible.
SMC Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organization, ID# 95-6047779