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Coat Boston and The Holiday Shop operate out of space provided by Hancock Church in Lexington. This is our hub for delivery of donations, sorting and packing, and distribution to recipient organizations in mid-December.

Please donate only new items.

We cannot distribute used items. Thank you!

What we accept

  • Coats

    New winter coats for male and female children from infant through high school, sizes 3 months to adult XXXL

  • Winter accessories

    New winter accessories – hats, mittens, and gloves in child and adult sizes

  • Toys

    New toys and ethnic dolls, ages infants through middle school

  • Gifts for Children and Teens

    New books, art supplies, and games, ages pre-school through high school

  • Sports equipment

    New sporting equipment, all ages – soccer balls are in demand

  • Gift Cards

    Gift cards from vendors such as Amazon, Target, and Stop & Shop in any denomination

Monetary Donations

Cash donations will be used to purchase new coats and accessories for children in need.

FAQs

How to donate

  • Donate through your organization or place of worship if a drive is being held for Coat Boston and/or The Holiday Shop.

  • Contact the HR Department at your workplace to inquire about how to set up a donation drive or share information.

  • Organize a drive through your social network, club, or neighborhood group.  Invite people to bring an item from the donation list above. 

  • Drop off your individual donation at our hub in Lexington.

  • During the period October 1 - November 22, 2025 we will post a link to our Amazon Wish List for high-demand items that can delivered to our location or to your home.  If ordering online, please place your order prior to November 24, 2025 to ensure your donation will be delivered by our deadline of December 7, 2025. When ordering please use the “NOTES” section to provide the donor’s name, unless you wish to remain anonymous.

Where to deliver

All donations must be received by Sunday, December 7, 2025 to ensure they can be delivered to recipients before the holidays.

Address for group, individual, or carrier delivery:

Coat Boston / The Holiday Shop

c/o Hancock Church

1912 Massachusetts Ave

Lexington, MA 02421

Hours of Operation for Drop-Offs:

Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Enter through the red front door with white columns. Our office is located inside and to the left. On-street parking is available in front of the building and across the street.

Large organization donations: please email info@coatboston.org to schedule delivery.

Individual and small group donations: donations may be dropped off at our designated collection box at our hub.

Online orders: use the shipping address above

For information and assistance contact us at info@coatboston.org

Telephone: 781-709-3564

Thank you for supporting our mission to provide warm winter wear and gifts to our neighbors in need in Boston.