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Where To Find Free or Cheap Winter Coats In Chicago

From coat drives to free stores to resale shops, here are places to get free or low-cost coats and jackets this winter in the Chicago area.

coats over various colors hang on a rackMichelle Kanaar/Borderless Magazine
Humboldt Park Solidarity Network operates out of Casa Hernandez, located at 3519 W. North Ave. Chicago, Ill. They are open Mondays 4–8 p.m. and Saturdays 2–5 p.m. and offer free food, clothing and other essentials.

From coat drives to free stores to resale shops, here are places to get free or low-cost coats and jackets this winter in the Chicago area.

With cold weather upon us, organizations around Chicago are giving out warm coats and jackets to those in need. 

Borderless Magazine compiled a list of where to get free or low-cost winter coats in the Chicago area.

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Where to Donate 

Ongoing through Feb. 10, 2025
Chicago Bears 36th Annual Coat Drive
Tuesday – Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ongoing through Nov. 22
Transforming Reentry Services Winter Coat Drive
Address: 10 W. 35th St. or 609 S. California Ave.
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cradles to Crayons
Search by ZIP code for a coat drive near you where you can donate coats.

New Life Centers of Chicagoland Winter Drive
Coat donations accepted at any New Life Centers locations. Click on the map to view locations.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

One Warm Coat
Search by ZIP code for a coat drive near you where you can donate coats.
Phone: (415) 718-1887

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center (multiple locations)
Search by ZIP code for a coat drive near you where you can donate coats.
Phone: (773) 995-0151

Where to Get Free Coats

Casa Hernandez Free Store
Address:3519 W N. Ave.
Monday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
Wednesday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where to Get Cheap Coats

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center (multiple locations)
Search by ZIP code for a store near you.
Phone: (773) 995-0151

Mount Sinai Hospital Resale Shop
Address: 2902 N. Clark Street.
Phone: (773) 935-1434
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays 
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays

Village Discount Outlets (multiple locations)
(866) 545-3836

2032 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Day Closed

4020 W. 26th St., Chicago
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Day Closed

3301 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Day Closed

6419 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Day Closed

2043 W. Roscoe St., Chicago
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Day Closed

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