Winter coats are an important item for people in need. We gathered a list of places for you to donate your new or gently used coats to help make someone else’s season a little warm and bright - and maybe your own too in the process.

 

NYS Senator Dean Murray's Winter Coat Drive - Keeping warm in the winter months is a concern for many people in the 3rd Senate District. Collecting new or gently used coats, hats, scarves and mittens to help those who need a little assistance. All Donations will go to Angels of Long Island, Inc., and Branches of Long Island for distribution. Donations can be dropped off at my office, 90-B West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm or at one of three other drop off locations during their operating hours: Mastic, Moriches, Shirley Community Library, Moriches Branch, 201 Montauk Highway, Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook; Middle Country Library, Centereach Location, 101 Eastwood Boulevard.

 

Annual Town of Islip Youth Bureau Coat Drive - The Town of Islip Youth Bureau welcomes one and all to be a part of a great initiative to help our neighbors this winter, by participating in the annual Town of Islip Youth Bureau Coat Drive. Bring all new or gently worn coats of any size to the Town of Islip Youth Bureau located at 401 Main Street, Islip, and help those less fortunate stay warm. Coats will be distributed to people in need right here in our community, so check your closets, and help spread the warmth! Location: Town of Islip Youth Bureau, 401 Main Street, Islip, (631) 224-5320.

 

Youth Bureau INTERFACE Annual Coat Drive - New or gently used coats, scarves, gloves and hats sizes infant to adult are accepted. Hours of operation for the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau INTERFACE Program’s Annual Coat Drive are from 9am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. For further information, call (631) 451-8011.

 

Maureen’s Haven - They assist with providing homeless men and women with supportive services, access to case management and programs, and a safe place to stay during the winter months. You can drop off your gently used coats and other clothing to their day center. Location: 28 Lincoln Street, Riverhead, (631) 727-6831.

 

Options Thrift Shop - All donations should be in good condition, meet current safety standards, and be fully operational. Donations are only accepted on Thursdays and Saturdays. Please call before dropping off donated goods to ensure someone is there to receive them. Location: 392 Hawkins Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma, (631) 676-4579.

 

New York Cares Coat Drive - Click here to find drop off locations near you.

 

One Warm Coat - Click here to find a location.