Juan Meza, a resident of Mountain View, found newfound significance in basic household items like blankets, shoes, and toys after his family lost everything during Monday’s storm.
“We lost everything. Couches, beds, clothing,” Meza said. He lives in one house with his two children, mom, dad, brother and sister in the Mountain View neighborhood. It flooded during Monday’s storm and Meza said they’ve been able to stay afloat thanks to donations.
“Have you been able to get food?”
“A lot. Pizzas, we got Chick-fil-A, all kinds of stuff. We’re stuffed.”
seven local organizations collaborated to provide support, establishing five food distribution sites and four donation drop-offs in southeast San Diego. One of these sites operates at the Southcrest Recreation Center.
“We’ve got a ton. We’ve got enough to take care of the whole southeast San Diego area,” said NeeNee Torbert, a volunteer with Pillars of the Community.
“It’s only right for us to come together as a community,” said Armon Harvey, the founder of Harvey Family Foundation. “We’re a village so we have to take care of our own.”