Where to Volunteer or Donate Supplies

Organizations in San Diego

• Donate blood. Blood banks in affected areas will close, and regular donors in Los Angeles won’t be able to give. You can help replenish SoCal’s supply by giving blood at San Diego Blood Bank, which serves hospitals in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. 

• Foster an animal. San Diego Humane Society is helping Pasadena Humane with evacuation efforts, and will be transporting dozens of displaced pets to San Diego. SDHS needs the community’s help to clear shelter space. If you can foster a dog or cat, visit sdhumane.org/foster. Bunny World Foundation is also looking for temporary foster homes for bunnies. Email info@bunnyworldfoundation.org if you can foster, or shop their Amazon wish list here.

• San Diego Humane Society accepts supplies at any of their campuses from Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The most helpful items to donate to the San Diego Humane Society are:

  • Shelf-stable pet food (new bags and cans, or opened bags in the original packaging)

  • New pet supplies (collars, litter, pee pads, flea medication, beds, brushes, treats, toys, etc.)

  • New or gently used blankets, pillowcases, flat sheets, towels (washed with no holes or stains)

  • New or gently used X-pens or crates

  • Clean and gently used fur items (coats, shawls, etc.)

  • Cardboard box tops or trays (repurposed for disposable litter boxes)

  • Newspapers

  • Items from the organization’s Amazon or Chewy wish lists 

Organizations in Los Angeles

• The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is accepting food donations at its two distribution centers.

  • More information here

• The Dream Center is in need of in-person volunteers to help receive and distribute supplies, prep hot meals, sort clothes, and more.

  • More information here

How to Stay Informed and Prepare for Wildfires

• Download Watch Duty to stay up-to-date on nearby fires and evacuation notices.

• Download SD Emergency to get San Diego-specific emergency notifications.

• Memorize The 6 P’s of Fire Evacuation: What to Prioritize in the Event of a Fire.

  • People and pets

  • Papers, phone numbers, and important documents

  • Prescriptions, vitamins, and eyeglasses

  • Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia

  • Personal computer hard drive and disk

  • Plastic (credit/debit cards) and cash 

Source:  Los Angeles Fire Department