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Solana Beach Cares - Seasonal Donation Drives

Solana Beach Cares

The City of Solana Beach is proud to introduce Solana Beach Cares, a new community-driven program designed to support local residents and families through Seasonal Kindness Drives. As part of the broader City of Kindness Initiative, the program offers a meaningful way for the community to come together, season after season, by donating essential items for those in need. Each seasonal drive will focus on a specific area of support relevant to that time, giving residents a simple and easy way to give back. Every donation, big or small, will go directly to a neighbor who could use a little extra care and support.

Solana Beach Cares is a year-round program rooted in kindness and powered by the community. It is more than just a donation effort, it’s a citywide invitation to show up for one another and help foster a culture of compassion. We invite you to join this ongoing effort as we continue to build a kinder, more connected Solana Beach.

Back to School Donation Drive (July 1st - July 30th)

Our summer donation drive is focused on supporting local students and prepare them for the upcoming school year! Throughout the month of July, we’ll be collecting essential school supplies to help set students up for success and ease the burden on those in need. 

To ensure all student receive supplies with dignity and respect, only new items will be accepted. Additionally, we ask that all donations follow the official supply list provided below to best meet family needs and support a consistent distribution process.

  • #2 Pencils
  • erasers
  • black or blue pens
  • crayons (24 ct)
  • colored pencils
  • washable markers
  • highlighters
  • glue sticks
  • safety scissors
  • calculators
  • pocket folders
  • spiral notebooks
  • loose notebook paper
  • 3 ring binders (1-1.5 inch)
  • index cards
  • sticky notes
  • small tissue packs
  • disinfectant wipes
  • hand sanitizer
  • new backpacks
  • reusable water bottles 
  • lunch bags/boxes

Back to School Flyer

 

Upcoming Donation Drives

Senior Gift Baskets (2026)

Toward the end of the year. Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) creates Gift Baskets to brighten the holidays for mature adults living in Solana Beach, especially those who may be experiencing hardships, loneliness, or are living alone because close family members have relocated to distant locations. SBCC collects the names of these Solana Beach Seniors throughout the year. Beginning in early November, specific donations from residents are collected at the Solana Beach City Hall. Toward the middle-to-end of December, volunteers create these holiday gift baskets and personally deliver them to each recipient. It's a great way to give back warmth and cheer to the community.

Drop-off Site

Donations for each drive can be dropped off at the Solana Beach City Hall. Items are accepted during regular business hours only.

Solana Beach City Hall

635 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM