Thanksgiving Week Free Coat Drives Near You
Get a free coat Nov. 21-24: locations, hours, age limits, and what to bring for same-day pickup.
Yes, free coat drives are open around Thanksgiving week. A Tuesday-afternoon distribution in New York City on Nov. 24 offers adult coats and winter essentials.
According to Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries, that closet serves about 50 guests weekly on a first-come basis with ID required Tuesday winter clothing closet schedule. Other verified events just before Thanksgiving week help families with children.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 05, 2026.
What is open during Thanksgiving week
That Tuesday event covers adults who need basic winter clothing. Capacity is small, so timing shapes who gets served. Treat it as a weekday-afternoon trip, not a drop-in anytime.
If you need children's coats, focus on the family events below.
Family events just before the holiday
Eastridge Church will distribute 1,000 children's coats on Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
in Issaquah and West Seattle, per the Issaquah School District announcement. That visit also includes Thanksgiving groceries, turkeys, and toys for kids Eastridge Thanksgiving coat and grocery distribution. Taylor Community School Corporation hosts a dinner, coat giveaway, and care fair Nov.
17 from 5 to 7 p.m., per United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties. The site is Taylor Middle/High School in Kokomo, Indiana, open to all local families Kokomo holiday resources page. The Salvation Army of Green Bay will distribute over 2,000 children's coats Nov.
6-7 at the Kroc Center, per its Union Court Corps program page. Online registration opened Oct. 1 after fall collections Green Bay Coats for Kids program.
Who qualifies and what to bring
Match the event to your household. Adult-only closets differ from children's distributions and school family nights. Bring photo ID where asked and papers for children if listed.
Arrive early, since same-day stock runs out.
How to improve your chances
Use these checks before you travel. A short page review saves a wasted trip. If the line is full, ask staff about other local pickups.
Keep your ID ready and arrive before the start time.
- Confirm date, hours, and address that morning.
- Ask about sign-up, ID, and one-coat limits.
- Have a backup plan for sizes.