Anonymous wrote:Places to donate...

https://www.nccf-cares.org/project-warmth-winter-coat-drive/

https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/coats/

https://takomaparkmd.gov/news-alert/winter-coat-drive-begins-monday-november-4/

please add on if you know other locations/charities

The Family Justice Center Foundation - you can have the coats shipped directly to 600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20852. They give the coats to kids who have to flee their homes because of domestic violence.

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks, OP, it's so nice of you!! My child is in MS so I don't think they do coat drives anymore, but I did buy some coats in years past, at 15.99!

If you're inclined and in VA, look into Food For Neighbors. It's a every two month food drive where they pick up the food from your house. It was started by a parent who realized that most food pantries coordinated through schools only work with elementary kids and there was almost nothing for MS and HS kids.

Interesting. My kids are still in elementary, so I didn’t realize this. However, our school is doing a coat drive and will take all coats, including baby and adults.

By the way, Belk has 17.99 London fog coats. Lots of cute styles for girls if you don't find something you like at the Macy's sale.

Also lots of things like 3 dollar bath towels and pillows at belk right now for those who are looking for things to donate!

Thank you OP!

Anonymous wrote:Thanks, OP, it's so nice of you!! My child is in MS so I don't think they do coat drives anymore, but I did buy some coats in years past, at 15.99!

If you're inclined and in VA, look into Food For Neighbors. It's a every two month food drive where they pick up the food from your house. It was started by a parent who realized that most food pantries coordinated through schools only work with elementary kids and there was almost nothing for MS and HS kids.

Thanks, op! I am not in the market for a jacket but need some towels and clothes! Hopefully starting a new job in January so need affordable and ok clothing.

Places to donate...

https://www.nccf-cares.org/project-warmth-winter-coat-drive/

https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/coats/

https://takomaparkmd.gov/news-alert/winter-coat-drive-begins-monday-november-4/

please add on if you know other locations/charities

Thank you, OP! We are buying to donate. I have seen flyers lately for coat drives in our neighborhood. Folks could check their neighborhood listserv.

Anonymous wrote:What's the deal with these super cheap coats? The reviews are very low like one - three stars. But for example Rothschild's coats are typically expensive and well made. Are they manufacturing these low quality coats so they can achieve this price point?

They are fine. They are not the same quality as something you will spend $200 on, but I have purchased them for my own kids as back ups if they left theirs at school and they ended up liking them as much if not more. We don’t live in Minnesota and they are plenty warm for our winters. DS is at the age where it is a struggle to get him to wear any coat (think of the kids you see in shorts and hoodies) so these are definitely warmer than that.

Anonymous wrote:What's the deal with these super cheap coats? The reviews are very low like one - three stars. But for example Rothschild's coats are typically expensive and well made. Are they manufacturing these low quality coats so they can achieve this price point?

Curious too. 64 people reviewed it at 3 stars for one of those.

What's the deal with these super cheap coats? The reviews are very low like one - three stars. But for example Rothschild's coats are typically expensive and well made. Are they manufacturing these low quality coats so they can achieve this price point?

Anonymous wrote:Did you post in Off-topic, too? You should!

I didn’t. I was worried someone would report multiple postings. I’m trying to do something nice but you never know these days. I will now because so many can benefit from this. I’m glad you did!

Thank you!!! I love this sale... makes me feel good to donate new coats.

Thank you, OP! Just got my donation coats for the holidays.

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I always wait for you to post - it's my tradition to buy coats to donate when you post the annual sale. Happy holidays.

This is so nice. Where do you donate kids clothes.