By Julie Dennehy
As the price of everyday items like groceries and gasoline continues to rise, government SNAP benefits have been put on hold, and temperatures start to drop, families struggling with expenses more and more need their neighbors’ help.
Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families, New England’s largest coat drive for more than 30 years, collects gently used coats of all sizes and for all ages through Jan. 10, 2026.
After collection, all coats are professionally cleaned by Anton’s Cleaners and given to local nonprofits, social service agencies, and schools for distribution. It is estimated that 50,000 warm coats are needed to help meet demand in Massachusetts. Visit antons.com/cfk for details.
Locally, ohDEER and Temple Shir Tikva are conducting non-public coat drives. Both organizations welcome schools and other organizations to join them.
