Holiday Food & Toy Drive - Each year a food drive is organized through our local elementary and high schools to bring some holiday cheer to struggling families. With the generous support of local businesses, nonprofit organizations and volunteers alike, food and toys are collected, sorted, boxed, (toys are wrapped) and delivered to struggling Santee families each December.  In 2009, Santee Santas served 178 families during the holidays, including 350 children.

Senior Outreach - Seniors, who are alone or reside in our nursing homes, Stanford Court and Edgemoor Hospital, are remembered with flowers and gifts during the holidays.

Emergency Fund - This special fund is available to assist families in crisis throughout the year.

Other Resources

Call 211 for information about other services.

CARE Clothing for Children
Careclothing@live.com
(619) 249-5254

Provides donated clothing to local children in need.  Call or email for donation pick-up or for more information.

Salvation Army (El Cajon Toy and Food Drive) www.ectfd.org

Santee Food Bank
(619) 448-4456
Food Distribution Site: Edgemoor Senior Center
9065 Edgemoor Drive,
Santee, CA 92071

Wednesday and Friday; 9-11 a.m.Emergency food is provided to financially disadvantaged Santee residents. Local churches will also contact the Food Bank for you.

Project Safehouse
(619) 697-7477
Center for Community Solutions
7339 El Cajon Blvd., Ste J
La Mesa, CA 91941

Provides emergency safe shelter, food, clothing, and counseling to women and children who are affected by domestic violence.

Additional resources on the City of Santee website  "For Residents" Community Resources http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/index.aspx