Michelle Kanaar/Borderless MagazineFrom coat drives to free stores to resale shops, here are places to get inexpensive or free coats and jackets in the Chicago area.
With cold weather around the corner, 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 inexpensive winter coats in the Chicago area. Want to help? Check out our list of coat drives and places that accept coat donations.
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Where to Donate
Fri., Nov. 11 to Nov. 18
Chicago House Winter Coat Drive
Chicago House and Social Service Agency
2229 S. Michigan Ave, Ste. 304
Wed. Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.
Pilsen Stand-Up: Comedy Coat Drive
Simone’s
960 W. 18th St.
Everyone who brings in a coat to donate will get into the show for free.
Sat., Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.
Winter Coat Drive
First Progressive Church in Chicago
7259 S. Wabash Ave. # 59
Ongoing
The City of Chicago, Instituto del Progreso Latino
(773) 890-0055
2520 S. Western Ave.
Donations will go to newly arrived migrants
Ongoing
Nonprofit Locator Map
Where to Donate Coats
Search by ZIP code for a coat drive near you where you can donate coats
Upcoming Coat Giveaway Events
Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Round Lake High School Coat Giveaway
1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago
Nov. 14 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sky Art Studios NFP Warm Winter Wishes Coat Drive
3026 E. 91st St.
Nov. 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Julian Jumpin Perez Foundation Coat Giveaway
Humboldt Park Field House
1440 N. Humboldt Blvd
Where to Get Free Coats
Casa Hernandez Free Store
3519 W N. Ave, Chicago
Open 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
People over Profit Free Store
2712 W. Division St., Chicago
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays
Mount Sinai Hospital Resale Shop
(773) 935-1434
2902 N. Clark Street, Chicago
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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