United Way KFL&A’s annual coat drive runs Oct 25 – Nov 17
Kingston, ON (October 22, 2025) – As temperatures drop and winter approaches, many community members rely on donated coats to help them keep warm. United Way KFL&A is encouraging the community to help once again during the annual Coats for Community donation drive.
As you begin to change over closets for the winter, community members are asked to please donate clean, new or gently used winter adult outerwear. The only requirement is that coats must be washable (no leather or heavy wool), and they are in good condition.
To make donating easy, bins are available to drop off winter coats at the United Way office, Kingston City Hall, branches of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library and Lennox & Addington Library.
“Last year over 1,300 items were donated during the Coats for Community drive, and they went immediately to helping our community members in need. Thank you to all those who generously donated through the previous drives, and to our volunteers and partners who make this possible,” said John DiPaolo, President and CEO, United Way KFL&A. “I know that our caring and compassionate community will step up once again.”
As donations are received, volunteers will sort and distribute coats to agencies throughout Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington.
Financial donations are also accepted and needed to help United Way purchase coats for people who need specialty sizes and fill in the gaps. You can make a donation at www.unitedwaykfla.ca/coatsforcommunity
“A warm coat can mean the difference between survival and suffering for those facing winter without a home.” said Amanda Brierly, with Kingston Home Base Housing, one of the agencies that receives donated coats. “The United Way Coats for Community drive brings comfort, dignity, and hope to individuals staying in shelter and on the streets; reminding them that their community cares and people are there to support.”
Adult winter coats can be dropped off to collection bins from October 25th – November 17th at the following locations:
Kingston
- United Way KFL&A Office, 417 Bagot Street, Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Calvin Park Branch Library, 88 Wright Crescent, Mon-Thu 9: 00am to 8:00pm; Fri-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Central Branch Library, 130 Johnson Street, Mon-Thu 9:00am to 8:00pm; Fri-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm; Sun 1:00 to 5:00pm
- Pittsburgh Branch Library, 80 Gore Road
Mon 9:00am to 1:00pm, Tue & Thu 12:00pm to 8:00pm, Wed 10:00am to 6:00pm, Fri 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm - City Hall, 216 Ontario Street, Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm
Frontenac
- Sydenham Branch Library, 4412 Wheatley Street
Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00am to 3:00pm; Tue & Thu 2:00pm to 7:00pm; Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm
Lennox & Addington
- Napanee Branch Library, 25 River Road, Mon-Thu 10:00am to 8:00pm; Fri-Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Amherstview Branch Library, 322 Amherst Drive, Mon-Thu 10:00am to 8:00pm; Fri-Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm
For more information about this year’s Winter Clothing Drive, click here.
About United Way KFL&A
United Way Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington works closely with community partners to ensure that people have the opportunity to reach their full potential and live with hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging. This vision is realized by building on deep-rooted local community knowledge and relationships to empower people to make an impact.
The United Way raises funds for programs that support immediate needs while also tackling complex social issues collaboratively. Led by volunteers, driven by a small professional staff team, the United Way KFL&A is a unifying force, encouraging people to get involved to support our most vulnerable.
Stay up to date by following their social media channels – Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn or visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca
Media Contact:
Mandy Pasch, Director, Marketing and Communications
United Way KFL&A
613-876-3088, marketing@unitedwaykfla.ca
