2025 Cash for Coats

The City of Albany's Cash for Coats Drive is a community event collecting funds toward the purchase of NEW winter items for Albany kids in need.

For 16 years, the City of Albany and its partners have proudly facilitated the purchase and distribution of over 15,000 NEW, quality winter coats and tens of thousands of new winter accessories to Albany’s children in need. With the challenges we face these past few years, we need your help more than ever.  

Donations to the Cash for Coats drive are made possible by United Way! Here's how you can contribute toward the purchase of winter clothing: 

• Online Donations HERE

• Text 518COATS to 41444

• Mailing Check: 

Office of Cultural Affairs

24 Eagle Street 

City Hall - Mezz RM 252

Albany NY 12207

* Checks payable to: Cash for Coats/Lodge's Department Store *

Lodge’s offers a significant discount on any items purchased for the Cash for Coats Drive, maximizing the impact of each donation.

Call (518) 434-5411 for more information! Thank you so much!