2026 Winter Coat Drive in Wilmington, Illinois

For the 2026 Winter Coat Drive, we are collecting new and gently used winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens for children and adults in our community.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Our Caring Closet NFP for organizing this wonderful coat drive year after year and for their unwavering commitment to helping local families stay warm during the winter months.

We would also like to thank our generous collection sites for once again opening their doors to serve as donation drop-off locations. Your partnership and support make this community effort possible.

Please drop off coat drive donations by November 20, 2026, at any of these locations:

• Our Caring Closet

• Grundy Bank

• Nelson’s Furniture

• Wilmington Park District

• Whitmore Ace Hardware

• Riverfront Lanes

• Athletico Physical Therapy

• Wilmington Public Library

• Participating Wilmington-area churches

• Wilmington VFW Post 5422

Together, we can make sure no one in our community has to face the winter without warmth.

About Kuzma Care Cottage

Kuzma Care Cottage is a nonprofit organization serving Wilmington, Illinois and surrounding communities through food assistance, clothing programs, holiday outreach, resource referrals, and community support services.