Need a warm coat as temperatures drop? Here’s a few places you can find winter gear for adults and children in Greater Cleveland. If you have a coat to donate you can sign up with One Hope NEO’s Warmth Project to drop off at one of nine locations. Know of more resources for coats, hats, gloves or warm boots this winter? Send them to tips@signalcleveland.org and we’ll add them to the list.
Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission Winter Clothing Program
When: Oct. 1 to Nov. 30
Where: 3950 Chester Ave. (Cleveland Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission)
Details: For veterans in need of winter clothing such as gloves, boots, coats, and thermals. Eligibility includes proof of Cuyahoga County residency, honorable discharge (DD214) and valid Ohio ID. Veterans must make less than $39,125 for one person or $80,375 for a family of four.
Winter Coat Giveaway at Euclid Neighborhood Center
When: Nov. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Euclid Neighborhood Center, 20001 Euclid Ave. (formerly the Police Mini Station)
Details: Free winter coats, hats, and gloves for families in Euclid and East Cleveland (ZIP codes 44112, 44119, 44123, 44132, and 44143). Hosted by Murtis Taylor.
Free Winter Coat Giveaway
When: Nov. 29 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: T and L Christian Bookstore at 13633 Euclid Ave.
Details: Children must be present. Sponsored by the Shirellda Helen Terry Foundation
Coats & Cookies Coat Giveaway
When: Nov. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 12403 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland
Details: Coats, hats, gloves scarfs and hoodies
Teens With Purpose 3rd Annual Coat Giveaway
When: Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Where: 3910 Warrensville Center Rd.
Details: Coats for kids aged 12 and under. Donate coats same day at 9 a.m.
Pearlz Inc. 5th Annual Coats for Kids
When: Dec. 13, from noon. to 4 p.m.
Where: Fatima Family Center at 6600 Lexington Ave. in Cleveland
Details: Free coats for kids. Take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Free clothing stores
Another Chance of Ohio
When: Store open from Monday-Satruday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Where: 2974 E 65th St. in Cleveland
Details: New and gently worn clothes for all ages. Donations? Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (yellow box at the side of the store.)
Everything’s Free! Shop – Children’s Closet
When: First and Third Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Peace Lutheran Church, 3740 Mayfield Rd. in Cleveland Heights
Details: Free shop for baby items, children’s toys, and clothing up to size 6x.Donations of clean, gently used clothing and baby items (no car seats, mattresses, or furniture) accepted Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shout out to The Cleveland Resource page for spotting some of these opportunities.
