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Solana Beach Cares - Seasonal Donation Drives

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 kindness. We invite you to join this ongoing effort as we continue to build a kinder, more connected Solana Beach.

Back to School Supply Drive (July 1-31)

Participate in the summer donation drive focused on supporting local students as they prepare for the upcoming school year! Throughout the month of July, we’ll be collecting essential back-to-school supplies to help set students up for success and ease the burden on families in need. From notebooks to backpacks, your donations will make a real difference.

To ensure all students 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 student needs and support a consistent distribution process. Perishable goods and items not on the list will not be collected or distributed.

  • ​​​​​#2 Pencils
  • Pencil sharpeners 
  • Erasers
  • Black or blue pens
  • Crayons (24-count)
  • Colored pencils
  • Washable markers
  • Highlighters
  • Spiral notebooks
  • Loose notebook paper
  • 3-ring binders (1”–1.5”)
  • Index cards
  • Sticky notes
  • Pocket folders
  • Safety scissors
  • Glue sticks
  • Calculators
  • Rulers
  • Backpacks (plain colors)
  • Lunch bags/boxes
  • Reusable water bottles
  • Small tissue packs
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Personal hand sanitizer

 

Drop-off Sites

Donations for each drive can be dropped off at the locations below. 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

La Colonia Community Center

715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

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