Michelle Kanaar/Borderless MagazineFrom 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.
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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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