Children Support
Los Angeles Unified School District - Grab and Go Meals
From 8 to 11 a.m. on January 10, Los Angeles Unified has 16 sites to provide meals
for students. District families may stop by and walk into any of these locations to
receive two meals per student. This will only be available for Los Angeles Unified
students - A student does not need to be present for families to pick up the meals.
YMCA Free Child Care Program
YMCA Centers are offering free childcare for children of essential workers and children
of families who have ben displaced by the wildfires. Contact [email protected] for more information. The program will be extended if schools remain closed.
NCTSN - Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Going Through Wildfires
NCTSN - Tips For Parents For Managing Media Coverage
NASP - Helping Children After a Wildfire: Tips for Caregivers and Teachers
APA - Recovering emotionally after a residential fire
Good Inside - Resources for Parents Navigating the California Wildfires
PBS Kids For Parents - Talking to Young Children About the Wildfires
Article to support parents of young children.
Elder Support
Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC)
310-390-3611
A designated Disability Disaster Access & Recovery Center assisting individuals with
disabilities and older adults in disaster readiness and recovery
Emergency Transportation
Big Blue Bus
In response to the Palisades Fire, Big Blue Bus has suspended fare collection for
this weekend, Thursday, January 9, through Sunday, January 12. Fare collection will resume
on Monday, January 13.
At 7th and San Vicente, Big Blue Bus is providing shuttles to the Westwood Evacuation Center. Check the City of SM social media for updates.
Los Angeles Metro
Los Angeles Metro fares are suspend through Sunday, January 12.
Lyft
Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25, valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50
total) for 500 riders from now until 1/15 at 11:59 p.m. Help for Those Impacted by
Wildfire in California
Uber
Evacuees can redeem a free Uber ride up to $40 by applying the promo code “WILDFIRE25”
in the Wallet section of their Uber app before requesting a ride to a designated shelter
location.
Veo
Veo micromobility is providing free trips up to $10 to all riders in Santa Monica,
as well as an additional $5 discount for anyone riding to the designated Evacuation
Shelter at the Westwood Recreation Center. All unlock fees are waived throughout Santa
Monica. Use promo code SAFE25.
Culver City Toyota
Culver City Toyota is giving free rental cars to people affected by the LA-area fires
with lost home and vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis while the supply of
rental cars lasts. To make the request, call Culver City Toyota rental department
directly at 424-298-6878. Any questions, please ask for George Boktor, General Manager
at Culver City Toyota.
Evacuation Centers/Shelters
Westwood Recreation Center LA City Shelter
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Accepts small animals
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Red Cross Disaster relief and shelter locator
Emergency housing resource through AirBnB
Dial “211” to be connected
The Dream Center
213-273-7000
If you need (or know of someone who needs) emergency shelter due to the fires, please
reach out to The Dream Center, a faith-based congregation. Additionally, we may have
a supply of N95 masks available.
Working List of Hotel/Motels with Discounts for Victims of Fires
List updated regularly. Not published or maintained by Santa Monica College.
Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness is opening its door to residents, first responders and others affected
by the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.
The fitness chain is providing people free access to locker rooms, showers, HydroMassage
loungers, electrical outlets and Wi-Fi. The offer is valid until Jan. 15 at Planet
Fitness locations across Los Angeles County that haven’t been impacted by the wildfires.
Lange Foundation
Pet Supplies or boarding. Call 310-473-5585 for availability.
Financial
California Fire Foundation - Disaster Relief Assistance
The Foundation provides immediate financial support to victims through $250 SAVE gift
cards distributed by firefighters on the scene.
California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund
This fund supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for communities affected
by wildfires, focusing on rebuilding and restoring the lives of California’s most
affected and underserved populations
Food
Westside Food Bank
Food pantry locator and other resources for the west Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles Food Bank
Locate the nearest food banks all around Los Angeles County.
St. Joseph Center
310-396-6468 ext. 352
SOVA Food Pantry
818-988-7682
Salvation Army Food Pantry
310-451-1358
Instacart
For a limited time, it is waiving the delivery fee on all grocery and daily essentials
orders of $10 or more for Instacart customers in Los Angeles County.
- Lincoln (on California Ave)
- JAMS (off 17th street)
- Samohi (7th and Michigan)
- Malibu High School (admin building parking area)
General Information
LA County Emergency Information
Information on evacuation areas and emergency resources for Los Angeles County.
City of Santa Monica Palisades Fire Resources
Information and Resources updated by the city of Santa Monica.
We Are LA Promotora Resource List
Regularly updated resource list for evacuation, housing, food, air quality, clean
up, mental health, legal aid, and other issues. Not updated or maintained by SMC.
Mental Health
SMC Center for Wellness & Wellbeing
CWW provides culturally appropriate and effective mental health services to our student
body as well as professional consultation to faculty and staff.
SMMUSD - Mental Health & Community Resources
A full list of low-cost counseling and social service resources can be found here
Hazel
If you are unable to access mental health support in person, Hazel Health is providing
free virtual therapy to all SMMUSD students
LA county Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
For emotional support or resources
Preparedness/Planning
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA provides information to help individuals prepare for, respond to, and recover
from disasters in California, including disaster recovery centers and flood maps.
Applications must be submitted through DisasterAssistance.gov to receive aid and reimbursement.
Los Angeles Emergency Management Department
Provides updates and resources related to emergencies, including wildfires, affecting
the Los Angeles area
CalFire
Informative website for fire safety and preparedness
- Tuesday, January 14, 7 p.m.: An online community education session on FEMA assistance, applications, and appeals, plus related issues around insurance, leases, mortgages, etc. This will be useful for people who have lost their homes or are assisting people who did. Register online for January 14 Legal Clinic.
- Thursday, January 16, 6 p.m.: An online training for local lawyers on FEMA practice, standards, procedure, and advocacy. This aims to improve lawyers' immediate capacity to help the community. Register online for January 16 Legal Clinic.
- Saturday, January 18, 10 a.m., at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Malibu: A pro bono, limited-scope legal clinic with clinic faculty and local attorneys to provide advice, counsel, and guidance to neighbors on FEMA applications, insurance claims, and related legal issues.
- Sunday, January 19, 1 p.m., at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Malibu: Another pro bono limited-scope legal clinic.
(These clinics are strictly pro bono, and we will not share client information with other lawyers or permit volunteer lawyers to solicit fee-generating cases.)
Recovery/Relief
Commissioner Ricardo Lara Insurance Support Workshop
Schedule a free, confidential appointment with department of insurance experts. To
schedule an appointment please call (800) 927-4357
California Fire Foundation - Wildfire & Disaster Relief Programs
They offer various programs to support survivors, firefighters, and communities affected
by natural disasters
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
The Santa Monica and LAX Chamber of Commerces will hold walk-in hours to assist with
online disaster relief applications at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce office
at 2525 Main Street, #103, Ocean Park, Santa Monica. Visit the website for more information
and other area resources.
LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce
The Santa Monica and LAX Chamber of Commerces will hold walk-in hours to assist with
online disaster relief applications at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce office
at 2525 Main Street, #103, Ocean Park, Santa Monica. Visit the website for more information
and other area resources.
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
If you have been affected by the recent fires, you can request vital and property
records free of charge.
Cal OES
This California Wildfire Recovery Website has information on finding temporary Housing,
Debris Removal, Financial Assistance, Local Assistance Centers and Contact Information
for multiple organizations working on the recovery efforts
AT&T
AT&T are waiving overage charges to provide unlimited talk, text and data through
February 6, 2025 for Postpaid & Prepaid customers in affected areas. They are also
waving various charges for residential and business wireline orders placed through
January 7, 2026.
KCRW - Cheat sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance
claim
Article to support victims of the wildfires.
KTLA - 10 Tips for Wildfire Insurance Claims
Article to support victims of the wildfires.
Type 1 Diabetes Supply Pick Up
Providing Type 1 Diabetes supplies and medications to those who need it.
Pick Up Location:
Culver City
Foshay Lodge
9635 Venice Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 1 - 6 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Offering Support
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.
SMC Foundation is collecting food, clothing and hygiene products that will be distributed to members of the Los Angeles community in need. SMC is part of the heart of Santa Monica, with students who attend from across the greater LA Region. Our goal is to support not only our immediate SMC family, but our neighboring communities in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Brentwood, and greater Los Angeles County. Please visit the SMC Foundation's Disaster Support page for more information.