Coat Drive
Coat Drive
This past winter, our 37th Annual New York Cares Coat Drive delivered warmth at scale.
Together, we collected and distributed 52,732 warm coats and winter essentials, supporting more than 200 nonprofits and schools across the city. Powered by 841 coat collections and the generosity of thousands of New Yorkers, this was a true citywide effort to keep our neighbors warm.
You can still donate to support next year's drive—launching in October 2026—or visit DonateNYC's to find agencies near you accepting coats.
Coat Drive PSA
Rachel Dratch Has Too Many Coats
What should you do when you have too many coats? If you’re Rachel Dratch: WEAR.THEM.ALL.
If you’re not: donate your gently used coats to the New York Cares Coat Drive
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
