Where to donate warm clothes in the Rochester area this winter

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As winter is approaching in the Rochester area, community organizations are working to ensure that everyone has access to warm clothing. Here are some local drives where you can donate to people in need of clothing.

Seneca Park Zoo (through Nov. 30)

The Seneca Park Zoo is hosting a coat drive with the Willow Domestic Violence Center. The zoo has placed bins along its front entrance for new or gently used coat donations of all sizes. Those who donate will get a $2 off zoo coupon per coat.

Every coat will go to a family at the Willow Domestic Violence Center. The coat drive runs until Saturday, Nov. 30.

Tops and M&T Bank (through Jan. 3)

The Salvation Army’s Gift of Warmth campaign is underway. People can donate hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves now through Friday, Jan. 3.

You can find collection bins at 84 M&T Bank and 53 Tops locations across Rochester and Buffalo. All donations will remain in the region where they’re collected. Last year was the drive’s first year in Rochester but the Gift of Warmth campaign started in Buffalo 39 years ago.