When a disaster strikes, essential supplies become scarce, putting people with the fewest resources in peril. SupplyBank.org is a trusted resource in disaster response and recovery, and we are committed to addressing disparities in access to critical resources in order to build a more just and resilient future.
With our strategic stockpiles of essential materials, on-call partnership network of more than 700 community-based organizations, and holistic approach, we ensure that essential resources reach the most vulnerable members of our community when they need them most.
Public Agencies Count on Our Strategic Stockpiles for Immediate Action When Need is Greatest
During COVID, when the State of California needed to quickly distribute resources to reduce the spread of the virus, SupplyBank.org was one of the first agencies contacted.
We put our strategic stockpile and logistics system into immediate action–distributing $35 million in cleaning and disinfectant supplies, infrared thermometers, diapers and wipes, feminine hygiene, masks, school supplies, hand sanitizer, soap, toilet paper, and other essentials.
Our On-Call Network Enables Us to Efficiently Leverage Key Relationships During a Disaster
Our partnership network of more than 700 community-based organizations throughout the state enables us to rapidly identify the appropriate distribution partner. During the 2025 Los Angeles fires, SupplyBank.org quickly conducted a needs assessment, identified ship-to sites and partners, and distributed critical supplies to those impacted.
Additional collaborations between SupplyBank.org and the California Department of Education have helped procure water bottles, school supplies, and other goods to ship to impacted schools in California during recent fires, floods, and heatwaves.
Our Innovative Approach Delivers Relief Holistically
When a disaster strikes, a holistic response is critical. At our core a systems change organization, SupplyBank.org is always identifying ways to maximize our impact. During COVID, we worked not just to deliver critical supplies, but to create desperately needed jobs. We partnered with the Central Valley Opportunity Center’s truck driving school–a program that trained workers displayed by the pandemic in a new vocation. Their drivers distributed our PPE, diapers, period supplies, and other essential goods. This multipronged approach helped reduce the spread of the virus, support families in need, and spur local job creation.
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