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 23: https://thesalvationarmywi.regfox.com/green-bay-coats-for-kids-2026
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: November 7th from 9 am – 6 pm
For more information: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/wi/menasha/appleton-road-corps/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 3, 2026 – 9 a.m. – noon. 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
2026 Distribution will take place 4-6pm on October 23 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
Door
Coats for Kids – Door County YMCA
Distribution date is Saturday October 10, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 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 31
For more information: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/fonddulac/provide-coats-for-kids–warm-winter-outerwear/
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/
Jefferson
Winter Glow – Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin
October 7th from 12 – 6 p.m. (Watertown) October 27 from 12 – 6 p.m. (Fort Atkinson)
For more information: https://www.cacscw.org/community-programs/winter-glow/
Manitowoc
Coats for Kids by Salvation Army
Distribution Date is Nov 7 from 9 am – 3 pm
For more information: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/wi/manitowoc/north-6th-street-corps/coats-for-kids/
Marathon
Community Closet by United Way Marathon County
For more information: https://www.unitedwaymc.org/community-closet
Portage
Operation Bootstrap Crisis Assistance
For more information: Email: operation.bootstrap@gmail.com
Rock
Koats for Kids – Aware in Evansville
October 12 from Noon – 4 p.m.
For more information: http://www.facebook.com/AwareEvansville/
Sheboygan
Coats for Kids (and Adults) by Salvation Army in Sheboygan
One Day Only – November 5 from noon to 6 p.m.
For more information: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/events/coats-for-kids-adults-distribution-5/
Waukesha
Winter Glow – Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin
October 15th from 12 – 6 p.m. (Waukesha)
For more information: https://www.cacscw.org/community-programs/winter-glow/
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.
