27th Annual Salvation Army Coats for Kids Campaign Kicks Off

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The 27th Annual Salvation Army Coats for Kids Campaign kicked off in Cobourg on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Over the course of nearly three decades through the generosity of local communities children across Northumberland County have had the chance to wear a warm coat for the winter.

Donation Schedule for Coats & Boots
Monday, September 13th to Friday, October 1st

· Bring children’s good/clean used coats (no tears on outside of the lining and zippers working) and good used boots. Other winter apparel in good condition like snow pants and winter mitts are also acceptable donations.
· PLEASE make sure that coats are put in a clear plastic bag when dropping them off at any of these locations.

The Salvation Army Cobourg Community Church
59 Ballantine Street, Cobourg Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 4pm

The Salvation Army Community & Family Services
66 Swayne Street, Cobourg Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 1pm

The Salvation Army Community & Family Services
100 Peter Street, Port Hope Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 1pm

Northumberland United Way – 62 Swayne Street, Cobourg
Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Community Health Centre’s of Northumberland
99 Toronto Rd, Port Hope Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm

Canadian Tire – 1125 Elgin Street West, Cobourg
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm

Baker Cleaners – 12 Elgin Street East, Cobourg
Mon. to Wed. 8am–1pm, Thurs. & Friday 8am-6pm Sat. 9am–2pm

We Fix U – 727 William Street, Cobourg –Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
125 Toronto Rd. Port Hope Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm

Community Care Northumberland –
1005 Elgin St. W. Suite 203 Cobourg Monday – Friday 8:30am-4pm
151 Rose Glen Rd. Port Hope Monday – Friday 8:30am-4pm

Beebe’s Boot Shop Ltd. – 33 King Street West, Cobourg
During regular shopping hours (Boots only)

Coats For Kids Distribution Schedule
Monday, October 4th to Friday, October 29th

Come and pick up free of charge a good used coat cleaned by Baker Cleaners and a pair of boots sanitized by
Beebe Boot Shop Ltd. for your child or any number of your elementary school aged children. There may even be some coats that fit your teenager.

Distribution Locations & Times

The Salvation Army Community & Family Services
Office: 66 Swayne Street, Cobourg
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Phone: (905) 373-9440

The Salvation Army Community & Family Services
Office: 100 Peter Street, Port Hope
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Phone: (905) 885-2323

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