Coats for the Children

WRAL's Coats for the Children collects gently used, clean coats, hats and gloves to outfit children each winter. Thousands of families benefit from the annual, major community campaign, a partnership between WRAL and the Salvation Army.

Coats for the Children: Click to donate

Your donation – of new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, new long underwear, T-shirts and socks or money – helps to make the holidays brighter and the winter warmer for families in need.

Pledge right now to provide warm winter wear to children in the Triangle and eastern NC.

Give any amount and help WRAL make a positive difference for less fortunate children. To completely outfit a child this winter, the “magic number” to donate is $125.

There are three ways to donate:

1. Drop off used, clean coats and new toys by Dec. 31 at any participating Jiffy Lube locations in Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Durham, Fayetteville, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Goldsboro, Knightdale, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, Spring Lake, Wake Forest, Wendell, Wilson and Zebulon.

Search by city or county to find a location near you.

2. Donate online through the Salvation Army's secure donation site from now until Dec. 31.

3. Send a check made payable to The Salvation Army to:

TSAWC Coats for the Children

P.O. Box 19641

Raleigh, NC 27610

Coats for the Children dates back to 1989

WRAL is once again collecting warm winter clothing, money and new toys for Salvation Army families in need. This annual community service campaign, presented by Jiffy Lube and The Whitley Law Firm, is one of WRAL’s signature events.

Since 1989, WRAL-TV has collected more than 176,650 coats and raised more than $2 million to provide winter clothing for Salvation Army families.

Thousands of families benefit from the annual, major community campaign, a partnership between WRAL and the Salvation Army.

“Our community has supported WRAL and The Salvation Army in this effort for more than three decades "This year the need is great due to many families experiencing economic extremes due to inflation, to go along with our expected cold seasonal weather," said Major Chuck Whiten, area commander of The Salvation Army of Wake and Lee Counties.

"We have a wonderful opportunity to share the warmth and care conveyed in assisting local families with the gift of a coat for their children. Please know we can’t do it without your donations of coats or monetary gifts. Your gifts are greatly appreciated and will make a difference in families who need to be reassured that we care."

Get help, give help

The Salvation Army can help you get a warm coat and other winter clothing for your family.

Find Salvation Army volunteer opportunities at other times during the year.

Record-breaking year for WRAL's Coats for the Children: $195,000 raised

More than 3,000 coats were collected this year and $195,000 dollars was raised. WRAL News and the Salvation Army thank you for making 2023 the best year yet for our Coats for the Children campaign.

$1,000 donation: Couple brings coats, big check as surprise during Coats for the Children giving event

"We went to Walmart and got all the coats we could," Hattie said. She rushed to WRAL to donate during the Coats for the Children day of giving.

Coats for the Children 2023

WRAL's Coats for the Children collects gently used, clean coats, hats and gloves to outfit children each winter. Call 919-595-5005 to donate.

Coats for the children

Help us keep local kids warm this winter! Visit the link in our bio or call 919-595-5005 to donate to WRAL's Coats for the Children today!

Coats for the Children raises $129,328 so far

Friday's Coats for the Children telethon donations are in and you all helped raise $129,328 so far. We want to beat last year's total of $156,000 dollars. You can still support Coats for the Children by donating new or gently used coats, hats and gloves to your neighborhood Jiffy Lube or make a donation online at wral.com/coats until Dec. 31.

WRAL Coats for the Children campaign raises $127,233 Friday night

For more than three decades WRAL News has partnered with the Salvation Army for our annual Coats for the Children campaign- providing coats to children whose families can't afford one on their own. You can continue to donate until Dec. 31.

Coats for the Children 2022

WRAL's annual fundraiser provides winter warmth to Triangle area families. Call 919-595-5005 to donate over the phone.

34th annual Coats for the Children campaign underway

WRAL's annual Coats for the Children campaign is underway with the goal of helping families stay warm for another winter.

How you can donate to WRAL Coats for the Children

WRAL's Coats for the Children collects gently used, clean coats, hats and gloves to outfit children each winter.

Performance Edge Show Choir brings spirit of the season to Coats for the Children

The Performance Edge Show Choir sang holiday songs on the WRAL Plaza during the annual Coats for the Children day of giving.

Major: Coats for the Children is hope on the march

The majors of the Salvation Army see the thousands of families helped by the Coats for the Children annual drive.

Coats for the Children 2021

WRAL is wrapping up the annual Coats for the Children Day of Giving and closing in on a goal of $200,000 raised for the Salvation Army.

Donations pouring in to Coats for the Children campaign

The annual Coats for the Children campaign is in full swing.

At Jiffy Lube, donations pile up for Coats for the Children

Jiffy Lube has been a long-time sponsor and dropoff location for Coats for the Children.

Coats for the Children recipient: No amount too small

A Durham man found warmth while out of work through the Salvation Army.

In Sandhills, Salvation Army donations help keep families warm

Major Tim Grider of the Salvation Army of the Sandhills puts Coats for the Children donations to work in the Fayetteville area.

Great Outdoor Provision Company a source of support for Coats for the Children

Great Outdoor Provision Company is a corporate partner in support of WRAL's annual drive to keep kids and families warm through the winter.

Marti Hampton Real Estate gives $2500 to Coats for the Children

Realtor Marti Hampton was among the local business owners making generous donations to the Salvation Army to keep kids warm through the winter.

At NCCU, a pep rally to raise money for Salvation Army

Maj. Enrique Perez from the Salvation Army of Durham, Orange and Person counties was greeted by a group from North Carolina Central University to discuss the gifts of the Coats for the Children campaign.

Lexis Nexis employees donate toys, coats for children at WRAL Nights of Lights

On Monday, WRAL Nights of Lights at Dorothea Dix Park was closed for a private event with Lexis Nexis, who made their event extra special.

Former WRAL producer inducted to Wake schools hall of fame for work on community projects

Goldsboro Fire Department gives coats to keep kids warm

The Goldsboro fire department partnered with Operation warm to provide coats for about 50 children.

Coats for the Children telethon 2018

Tune in for heart-warming stories about the impact of Coats for the Children, WRAL's 30th annual community campaign to help families in need. Call 919-744-3877 to give.

Major makes major commitment to raise awareness for Coats for the Children

Salvation Army of Wake County Area Commander Maj. Stephen Long is ringing a bell for 30 hours to mark 30 years of partnership for the charity with WRAL's Coats for the Children.

Major will ring Salvation Army bell for 30 hours to celebrate 30 years

Major Steve Long with the Salvation Army will ring a bell at the red kettle in from of Walmart for 30 continuous hours, celebrating 30 years of the Coats for Children Campaign.

Richard Adkins, WRAL Photojournalist

Major will ring Salvation Army bell for 30 hours to celebrate 30 years