Coats for Kids Community Coats

Coats for Kids relies on our partnerships with schools and local service organizations to effectively and safely distribute warm coats to children who need them.

Community Coats is the portion of Coats for Kids that focuses on donating coats and winter clothing to selected organizations serving children in the Central Texas area.

Are you an organization that wants coats? Our form to apply will be posted to this page soon.

• The deadline to submit the Community Coats Request Form is Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
• Organizations selected to participate in the Community Coats Distribution will be notified on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. 
• Specific quantities for distribution will be communicated on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
• Coat pickups will be Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2025.

Applicants must be available to pick up coats on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2025. 

On Dec. 8, 2025, Coats for Kids will provide selected organizations with a designated appointment date to collect their coats. The notification will include a designated appointment window and detailed instructions to ensure a smooth pick-up.

If you have questions, please contact Community Coats Coordinators at cfkcommunitycoats@jlaustin.org or call 512-888-9034.