Donate winter outerwear for children in need

Published on November 06, 2023

The weather is getting colder as we head into the winter months. Most of us have the jackets, sweatshirts and coats to wear for more warmth, but some do not. The City of Menlo Park, in partnership with Recology San Mateo County, collects new and gently used coats to donate to those in need as part of the annual Coats for Kids program.

From Monday, Nov. 6, through Friday, Nov. 10, drivers from Recology will collect coats curbside from residential homes on their collection day in its service area, including Menlo Park and other Peninsula cities and unincorporated area of San Mateo County.

Residents in the participating communities are asked to place coats in a clear plastic bag marked “Coats for Kids” and to then place the bag next to or on the top of their blue recycle cart on their regular collection day during the week of Nov. 6– 10.

Collection containers labeled “Coats for Kids” will also be placed at various locations throughout participating cities from Nov. 6–17. The drop off locations can be used by anyone interested in donating, even if their city is not participating in the program this year.

The location in Menlo Park is:
Arrillaga Family Recreation Center 700 Alma St., Menlo Park
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.–noon

At the end of the drive, Recology will deliver all of the donated coats to local non-profit agencies for distribution to those in need. In the past, coats were donated to families in need through St. Anthony’s and Samaritan House.