New York Cares Coat Drive

Spreading warmth since 1987—one coat, connection, and New Yorker at a time.

Young girl smiling into a mirror after receiving a coat distributed by New York Cares

35th Annual Coat Drive

This winter, New York Cares will once again harness the generosity of our city to keep New Yorkers warm. We'll kick off in October, so stay tuned for more updates as the temperature drops.

Have questions? Visit our Coat Drive FAQ.

Start a collection

Get ready to mobilize your friends, family, and coworkers to start your coat collection. All it takes is a poster and a box prominently placed to help make sure someone's winter is a little bit warmer.

Choose to run a private collection or set up a public collection site today!

Are you a nonprofit or school in need of coats? Request coats.

Our Impact in 2022

70,547

warm winter coats distributed

10,000+

coats provided to NYC schools

236,939

meals distributed

“Schools are the centers of our communities and hubs of support for our young people and their families. I’m grateful to New York Cares and our school communities for coming together to provide our students with the resources they need to keep warm and safe this winter.”

David C. Banks
New York City Schools Chancellor

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New York Cares Coat Drive

35th Annual Coat Drive

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Our Impact in 2022

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