Help children stay warm: Coats for Kids collection runs Sept. 21–Oct. 7
The warm temperatures of summer 2020 seemingly disappeared overnight. The mercury is falling, while the number of children in need of a winter coat is rising.
You can help kids stay warm this winter by donating new or gently used coats for children of all ages during this year's Coats for Kids drive, which runs Sept. 21–Oct. 7. Winter accessories such as hats, mittens, boots, and snow pants are also accepted.
Donations can be dropped off during business hours at Spire Credit Union locations throughout the Twin Cities, at Salvation Army Northern Division headquarters in Roseville (2445 Prior Ave. N.), or at any Salvation Army Worship and Service Center in the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and North Dakota (see list at bottom).
“Our goal is to distribute 30,000 winter coats for children in Minnesota and North Dakota,” said Lt. Col. Dan Jennings, leader of The Salvation Army Northern Division. “We encourage everyone to join in this important effort. No child should go without a coat this winter.”
A special Coats for Kids collection and celebration will take place at Keg and Case Market in Saint Paul on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 3-8 p.m. The collection will include a ceremony, live band, and special giving opportunities.
No coats to donate? No problem. You can also help by donating $20, which The Salvation Army will use to buy a brand-new coat for a local child in need.
Salvation Army Coats for Kids has been keeping children warm for over 30 years. In that time, donors have given over 400,000 coats and winter accessories to local families in need. Learn more at GiveCoats.org.
Twin Cities Worship and Service Centers
Drop off new or gently used coats and winter accessories at these Salvation Army locations during business hours:
- Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters, 2445 Prior Ave. N., Roseville
- Brooklyn Park Salvation Army, 10011 Noble Parkway
- Maplewood Salvation Army, 2080 Woodlynn Ave.
- North Minneapolis Salvation Army, 2024 Lyndale Ave. N.
- Northeast Minneapolis Salvation Army, 2727 Central Ave. NE
- South Minneapolis Salvation Army, 1604 E. Lake St.
- St. Paul Eastside Salvation Army, 1019 Payne Ave.
- St. Paul West 7th Salvation Army, 401 W. 7th St.
Greater Minnesota Worship and Service Centers
Drop off new or gently used coats and winter accessories at these Salvation Army locations during business hours:
- Albert Lea Salvation Army, 302 Court St.
- Austin Salvation Army, 409 1st Ave. W.
- Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army, 208 S. 5th St.
- Duluth Salvation Army, 215 S. 27th Ave. W.
- Fergus Falls Salvation Army, 622 E. Vernon
- Hibbing Salvation Army, 107 W. Howard
- International Falls Salvation Army, 1301 3rd Ave. W.
- Mankato Salvation Army, 700 S. Riverfront Dr.
- Rochester Salvation Army, 20 NE 1st Ave.
- St. Cloud Salvation Army, 400 Hwy 10 S.
- Virginia Salvation Army, 507 12th Ave. W.
- Willmar Salvation Army, 521 4th St. SW
North Dakota Worship and Service Centers
Drop off new or gently used coats and winter accessories at these Salvation Army locations during business hours:
- Fargo Salvation Army, 304 Roberts St.
- Bismarck Salvation Army, 601 S. Washington St.
- Grand Forks Salvation Army, 1600 University Ave.
- Jamestown Salvation Army, 320 1st Ave. N.
- Minot Salvation Army, 315 Western Ave.
- Williston Salvation Army, 14 W. Broadway Ave.