Susan DeKeukelaere Memorial Coat Drive
Sharing Warmth Throughout Our Community.
Every fall, our community comes together to help ensure neighbors have access to warm winter clothing.
The Susan DeKeukelaere Memorial Coat Drive provides new and gently used coats to individuals and families while making it easy for community members to give back.
HELPING FAMILIES
About the Coat Drive
A warm coat can make all the difference during a Hudson Valley winter.
Each year, generous individuals, businesses, schools, and community organizations donate coats that help neighbors stay warm throughout the season.
Together, we’re helping make winter a little easier for families across Dutchess County.
HOW IT WORKS
What You Can Expect
Whether you’re donating or looking for a winter coat, our team works to make the process welcoming, organized, and accessible.
We’ll share information about collection sites, distribution events, and seasonal updates as they become available.
WHERE TO DROP OFF
Coat Collection
Boy’s, men’s, and adult plus sizes are especially needed.
Drop Off locations:
Winter Coat Drop Off
October 1st – 31st
Puntos de Entrega de Abrigos de Invierno
1–31 de Octubre
MORE INFO
Good to Know Before You Visit
Seasonal program.
Clean, new and gently used coats accepted.
Winter accessories accepted (confirm).
2026 COAT DRIVE
Winter Coat Giveaway
Distribution locations:
Winter Coat Giveaway
November 8st – 21st
Distribución de abrigos de invierno
8–21 de Noviembre
HOW WE DO IT
Frequently Asked Questions
Donations are accepted annually in October only.
Many local businesses throughout the county are drop-off sites. Click here for the most up-to-date list.
Coat giveaway events are scheduled for November. Click here for the list of dates and locations.
We accept clean, gently used coats. Boy’s, men’s, and adult plus sizes are especially needed.
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Have Questions?
Contact us about this year’s Coat Drive.
Robin Tanenbaum
Volunteer Coat Drive Manager
(914) 848-1042 sdmcoatdrive@dutchessoutreach.org
Nyhisha T. Gibbs
Dutchess Outreach, Director of Community Engagement
(845) 454-3792 nyhisha@dutchessoutreach.org