Last Day to Donate Coats for NYC Cares Drive

Just a reminder that today is the last day to donate coats for the NYC Cares coat drive.

Perhaps you've donated in past years, but if you can find a spare parka or raincoat in they really need them this year. 

As of Dec. 21 the drive has only collected 20 percent of what they need: 20,000 of the 100,000 coats necessary.

Last year donations were also down and 10,000 kids didn't get coats, according to New York Cares, which runs the 23-year-old drive.

So, if you're able to find something, here's where to drop them off in Prospect and Crown Heights (or see map for more options):

• The NYPD 78th Precinct, 65 6th Ave. at Bergen St., 24 hours
• Storage Deluxe, 900 Atlantic Ave. at Underhill, Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm, Sun: 9am-2pm
• The NYPD 77the Precinct, 127 Utica Ave. at Bergen St., 24 hours  

Coats should be gently used and freshly laundered.

For more information about the Coat Drive or to make a donation, visit New York Cares or call (212) 402-1173.