Santa Monica Community College Disaster Support

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The Santa Monica Community College Disaster Support Fund has been established to support SMC students, faculty, and staff who have been impacted by the fires across Los Angeles County. This fund will help provide temporary housing, food, water, clothing, transportation, medical supplies, school materials, and emergency funding to support immediate needs. 100% of donations going to victims of the fires.

Payment by Credit Card/ACH, Check, or Venmo available 

SMC helping the greater Los Angeles community

During Santa Monica College Foundation’s Food & Clothing distribution, we served more than 4,000 students and community members who shopped for clothing using the iconic blue bags donated by Ikea, and more than 3,500 who received groceries and toiletries. More than 55 pallets of food and over 800 cases of water were distributed to those in need. Through our partnership with World Central Kitchen, 14,563 hot meals were served from Maravilla Latin Cuisine, Kogi’s BBQ, The Falafel Factory and Lola’s Mexican Cuisine food trucks.

We could not have accomplished this without the support of our fantastic volunteers and partner organizations. We had 3,625 amazing volunteers participate over 13 days of service to help collect, sort, organize, and distribute. We are grateful for each and every one of you!

We still need your help. Donate to support SMC students and employees who have been impacted by the fires.

Media Coverage

SMC hosting fire relief distribution event after thousands volunteer to help
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 24, 2025

This college turned its wildfire relief center into a department store of free things
LA List, January 23, 2025

Donation distribution in Santa Monica for wildfire victims (video)
Fox 11 LA, January 22, 2025

Volunteers needed at Santa Monica College (video)
Fox 11 LA, January 17, 2025

Santa Monica College Is Primed And Ready For Disaster Support
LA Weekly, January 13, 2025

Still looking to donate?

We are no longer accepting clothing donations. If you would like to donate funds, please use the form above.

If you are looking to donate food or baby supplies (diapers, formula), please donate to: 

Westside Food Bank
1710 22nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(use the back entrance)

Volunteers

PLEASE NOTE: There are no volunteer opportunities scheduled at the time.

We warmly welcome volunteers aged 12 and above to help with sorting and distributing items to our community members. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Your participation is invaluable in supporting those affected by the fires.

If you are interested in volunteering, please use the form below to see our current volunteer opportunities.

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Your generosity and time will help those impacted by these unprecedented events.