As winter approaches, many community programs and organizations offer free winter gear like coats, hats, gloves, and boots to families in need. These resources help ensure everyone stays warm and safe, providing comfort and security during the cold months. Check the list below to find a resource near you.
Adams
Coats for Kids – Practical Cents Resale Store
For more information: https://www.co.adams.wi.us/departments/health-human-services/practical-cents
Brown
Coats for Kids – Salvation Army of Greater Green bay
Register online October 1-October 20: https://thesalvationarmywi.regfox.com/green-bay-coats-for-kids-2025
Wrapped in Warmth – Pulaski Community School District
For more information: https://www.pulaskischools.org/community/pulaski-food-pantry
Winter Apparel – The Giving Tree Pantry – Howard-Suamico School District
For more information: https://www.hssdschools.org/community/the-giving-tree
Calumet
Community Clothes Closet
For more information: http://communityclothescloset.org/
Coats for Kids – Salvation Army Fox Cities
Distribution Dates: October 17 – 31 from 1 – 3 p.m.
For more information: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/foxcities/coats-for-kids/
Dane
Cards Closet by the Sunshine Place
For more information: https://sunshineplace.org/services/child-outreach/cards-closet-sp/
Clothes Closet – Neighbors Helping Neighbors
For more information: https://www.mthorebneighbors.org/clothing-closet
Community Free Store – Waunakee Neighborhood Connection
For more information: https://waunakeeneighborhoodconnection.org/index.php/programs-and-services/
Winter Wear Event – Stoughton Clothing Center
Saturday October 25, 2025 – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Covenant Lutheran Church
For more information: https://www.stoughtonclothingcenter.com/
Clothing Center at Wayforward Resources
For more information: https://www.wayforwardresources.org/get-help/food-pantry/clothing-center/
Koats for Kids – Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
2025 Distribution will take place 9am-6pm on October 24th at the following locations:
Allied Family Center Boys & Girls Club – 4619 Jenewein Road, Fitchburg
The Erica & Anthony Fleming Boys & Girls Club – 2001 Taft St., Madison
McKenzie Family Boys & Girls Club – 232 Windsor St., Sun Prairie
For more information: https://www.bgcdc.org/signatureevents/koats4kids
Dodge
Winter Coats by Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin
For more information: https://vowvillages.com/
Door
Coats for Kids – Sturgeon Bay Knights of Columbs/Door County YMCA
Distribution dates are Saturday Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to Noon (Fish Creek YMCA), Sat. Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. – Noon (Sturgeon Bay YMCA)
For more information: contact 920.495.1951/pierz@charter.net or 262.893.6953/gary.drexler@EQMC2.com.
Fond du Lac
Coats For Kids – Salvation Army Fond Du Lac
Apply by October 15
For more information: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/fonddulac/provide-coats-for-kids–warm-winter-outerwear/
Grant
St. Vincent De Paul – Muscoda
For more information : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057434319911
Green
Clothes Closet – Neighbors Helping Neighbors
For more information: https://www.mthorebneighbors.org/clothing-closet
Caring Closet
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Caring-Closet-Inc/100066628568738/
Iowa
Clothes Closet – Neighbors Helping Neighbors
For more information: https://www.mthorebneighbors.org/clothing-closet
Jefferson
Winter Glow – Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin
October 7th from 12 – 6 p.m. (Watertown) October 9 from 12 – 6 p.m. (Fort Atkinson)
For more information: https://www.cacscw.org/community-programs/winter-glow/
Winter Coats by Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin
For more information: https://vowvillages.com/
Lafayette
Clothes Closet – Neighbors Helping Neighbors
For more information: https://www.mthorebneighbors.org/clothing-closet
Langlade
Warm For Winter Clothing Pantry – First Congregational United Church of Christ
Every 2nd Monday (4-6 p.m.) and Last Saturday (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) of Each month
For more information: https://www.rhinelanderucc.org
Manitowoc
Coats for Kids by Salvation Army
Deadline to sign up is October 24
For more information: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/manitowoc/coats-4-kids/
Marathon
Community Closet by United Way Marathon County
For more information: https://www.unitedwaymc.org/community-closet
Clothes Closet by Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
For more information: http://www.mtcalvaryrothschild.org
Menominee
Luann’s Project Warmth
Saturday October 11th 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357185086682338/posts/803793615354814/
Oneida
Warm For Winter Clothing Pantry – First Congregational United Church of Christ
Every 2nd Monday (4-6 p.m.) and Last Saturday (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) of Each month
For more information: https://www.rhinelanderucc.org
Outagamie
Community Clothes Closet
For more information: http://communityclothescloset.org/
Clothing Closet – Wrightstown Clothing Closet
For more information: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA722A4FFCE9-54806575-clothing?useFullSite=true&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKT92hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHopGMXUZUuDjDuG7fT987uIrQmwtqbr-7GcnSTJjT_CHDfK7jh9CNS88Wkm6_aem_q4ek5ehg5V4UefCR6b7oeg#/
Portage
Operation Bootstrap Crisis Assistance
For more information: Email: operation.bootstrap@gmail.com
Price
Warm For Winter Clothing Pantry – First Congregational United Church of Christ
Every 2nd Monday (4-6 p.m.) and Last Saturday (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) of Each month
For more information: https://www.rhinelanderucc.org
Rock
Koats for Kids – Aware in Evansville
October 14-16 from Noon – 4 p.m.
For more information: http://www.facebook.com/AwareEvansville/
Sauk
Winter Coat Giveaway – St. Vincent De Paul Society of Wisconsin Dells
Coats distributed Saturday Nov. 22, 2025 at Kilbourn Public Library
For more information: Call 608-254-4011
Shawano
Shawano County Tavern League
Pick Up Day: Saturday Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. – Noon, VFW in Shawano
For more information: https://www.tchdailynews.com/coats-for-kids/
Sheboygan
Coats for Kids (and Adults) by Salvation Army in Sheboygan
One Day Only – November 6 from noon to 6 p.m.
For more information: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/sheboygan/events/coats-for-kids–adults-distribution-5/
Winnebago
Community Clothes Closet
For more information: http://communityclothescloset.org/
Coats for Kids – Salvation Army Fox Cities
October 17 – 31 from 1 – 3 p.m.
For more information: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/foxcities/coats-for-kids/
Don’t see a resource listed in your county?
Be sure to check United Way of Wisconsin’s 2-1-1- website for a resource near you.
