CONNECT with the CityBasic Needs
Recovery Assistance
The links below will connect you directly to resources to help you cover your basic needs.
Food and Water
Apply for CalFresh | Food Resources
2024 Disaster CalFresh Food Assistance (English)
Asistencia Alimentaria de Disaster CalFresh 2024 (Español)
CalFresh/Cal Works
Information on resources from CalFresh/CalWorks programs, including replacement benefits.
Feeding San Diego
Provides ready-to-eat food items, fresh produce and CalFresh resources.
San Diego Food Bank
Shelf-stable food items with occasional fresh produce, dairy items, and frozen meat.
Clothing
Salvation Army
Provides clothing, socks, underwear and hygiene products.
Sharia's Closet
Emergency clothing and hygiene products for individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship or crisis. Individuals must submit an emergency clothing request form through their website.
Housing
Family and Pets
San Diego County Aging and Independence Services
Resources for older adults including transportation, housing, food, and others.
San Diego Humane Society
Services for all things related to pet care, including assistance pet food, supplies, veterinary care, temporary boarding or foster care.
Personal Hygiene
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA is offering the use of showers and mental health support for members of the community affected by the storm and flooding. They are located at: 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102.
Salvation Army
Provides clothing, socks, underwear and hygiene products.
Sharia's Closet
Emergency clothing and hygiene products for individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship or crisis. Individuals must submit an emergency clothing request form through their website.
Medical Resources
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA is offering the use of showers and mental health support for members of the community affected by the storm and flooding. They are located at: 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102.
Mental Health Live Chat
Speak with a crisis chat specialist and get connected to mental health professionals via online chat.
The San Diego Access & Crisis Line
The San Diego Access & Crisis Line serves as the local crisis call center and is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Confidential and free of charge, this line offers crisis support and helps facilitate connections to behavioral health resources for you or your loved one.
Transportation
Locate Vehicle
To help return the streets and public property to pre-storm conditions, vehicles may be towed/impounded in order to complete street repairs, cleaning, debris removal and other necessities. Towing, impounding and storage fees for flood-related impounds will be waived by the City for up to 30 days.
MTS
Complimentary transit passes may be available for those who lost use of their vehicle or live in areas impacted by the storms. Call customer service for information about reduced fare options and trip planning.