Coat Drive
Coat Drive
For 37 winters, the New York Cares Coat Drive has done more than keep New Yorkers warm—it’s brought our city closer together.
This year, we’re back with the same mission: to collect and distribute thousands of warm winter coats while fueling programs that bring companionship, dignity, and hope to neighbors facing hardship and isolation.
Spread warmth
Start a collection
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.
Support the drive
This winter, just $25 keeps 10 New Yorkers warm and provides essential programs that help break the cycle of poverty. Every dollar counts.
Drop off a coat
Browse our drop off map to view locations near you collecting new and gently-used coats.
Have questions?
Coat Drive Resources
Learn everything you need to know about the Coat Drive—how it works, who receives coats, and the many ways you can help keep New Yorkers warm this winter.
From hosting a collection to starting a fundraiser or dropping off a single coat, every act of generosity makes a difference.
NYC Sports Coalition
Coat Drives are a Team Sport!
Thanks to the NYC Sports Coalition, all major leagues and New York region teams are rallying with New York Cares to warm up New York!
Special thanks to our supporters
