Quinte West Firefighters Begin 34th Annual Coats for Kids Drive
- Small Town Productions
- Sep 23
- 2 min read
(Quinte West, ON)
The Quinte West Professional Firefighters Association, Local 1328, has launched its 34th annual Coats for Kids initiative, continuing a long-standing effort to help families prepare for the winter season.
The campaign gathers new and gently worn coats, snow pants, hats, and mittens for children and teens up to 17 years old. In 2024, more than 550 coats found their way to local families, a number the association hopes to meet or exceed this year.
How the Public Can Help
Community members can support Coats for Kids in several ways:
Donate clothing:
Drop off new or gently used winter items at Quinte West Fire Station 1, 49 Dixon Drive in Trenton.
Make a monetary donation:
Contributions are used to purchase brand-new coats, snow pants, and accessories in sizes that are often harder to fill.
Spread the word:
Share the campaign with friends, family, and co-workers to help reach more children in need.
Accessing the Program
Families who would like to access the program are asked to call Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services at 613-392-6557 to arrange an appointment. Proof of guardianship is required, and children should attend to ensure proper fitting.
Clothing pick-up will be available at 85 Marmora Street, next to Fire Station 1, on the following dates:
Monday, October 27, from 6 – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, from 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday, November 13, from 6 – 9 p.m.
A Tradition of Giving
First launched in 1991, Coats for Kids has become one of the firefighters’ most recognized community programs, supported each year by residents, local businesses, unions, and service groups.
Association President Jay Coxwell expressed gratitude for the ongoing support, saying:
“Every child deserves to be warm through the winter. This program continues to succeed because of the community’s generosity, and we’re thankful for that support year after year.”
For more than three decades, Coats for Kids has shown how the people of Quinte West come together, ensuring no child faces the cold without proper winter clothing.
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