Free Hats and Gloves Drives This December
Find December dates, locations and sign-up rules for free hats, gloves and coats near you.
Free hats and gloves are available this December through local holiday drives in several communities. Most give away donated hats and gloves with coats, scarves or socks. Verified options include pickups in Washington, D.C., Texas, Alabama and Illinois.
Each drive sets its own dates, place and sign-up rules, so check the local details before you go.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 05, 2026.
Where are December pickups?
The 2026 WPGC Community Coat Drive will give out free winter items Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
at Franklin Park in Downtown Washington, D.C., according to the DowntownDC BID in the DowntownDC event listing. The listing places the giveaway in Downtown Washington, D.C. Plan travel and arrival time around that date and window.
Fort Bend County Libraries is collecting coats plus hats, gloves, mittens and scarves Nov. 2 through Dec. 7, 2026, then hosting a free Coat Shop Day Dec.
12 for community members to select winter clothing, according to Fort Bend County Libraries in the Fort Bend County Libraries announcement. The Dec. 12 shop day is the pickup point for that drive.
Collection dates matter because stock depends on donations.
Do you need to sign up first?
Some December giveaways require advance registration. The Urbana-area Season of Giving requires online registration Nov. 17 through Dec.
2 and an assigned pickup time, according to the HOYCE Center notice in the HOYCE Center notice. Walk-ins and out-of-area residents may not be served. Registration helps organizers match supply to families.
If a drive uses time slots, arrive during your assigned time and bring any confirmation it requests.
What else comes with hats and gloves?
Hats and gloves often come alongside coats. The City of Huntsville with Christmas Charities Year Round is running the Cozy Care Holiday Drive Nov. 3 to Dec.
10, 2026, providing donated coats, hats and gloves to people in need, according to the City of Huntsville in the City of Huntsville announcement. That drive covers three core winter needs at once. Other pickups add scarves, mittens, socks or toys for children.
Sizes and styles depend on what donors give. Ask the organizer what age groups and sizes are covered.
What limits should you plan for?
Most December giveaways are local and supply-limited. Stock comes from donations, so colors, sizes and quantities vary by site. One location may run out early.
Use this quick check before you travel:
- Confirm you live in the service area.
- Confirm the date, hours and pickup address.
- Complete registration by the stated deadline.
- Bring ID, confirmation or proof of need if requested.