For over 30 years, the VOCM Cares Coats for Kids Campaign has helped to ensure families in need have winter clothing for the colder season. In partnership with Newfoundland Power, donations are collected in locations around the province! And thanks to the support of The Village Shopping Centre, a free pop up shop will help ensure families get the winter clothing they need. As the cold weather approaches, you can help be there for those in need by donating gently used or new winter wear. Collection for the 2026 season will start on September 21, 2026 and end on October 16, 2026. Scroll down to see all drop off locations!
Need a Coat? You can soon register for our pop-up shop in St. John’s below!
Winter items including coats, hats, mittens, and boots for children, youth and adults are greatly appreciated. Please no broken zippers, soiled, or torn items, or out-of-season clothing. This is important for the safety and strength of the program.
Drop-Off Locations
*Coats for Kids donation bins are located outside the main entrances to the Newfoundland Power offices during designated drop-off times. During inclement weather, bins may be moved inside. If you don’t see one, please ring the doorbell for assistance.
St. John’s/Metro Region:
Newfoundland Power
50 Duffy Pl. and 55 Kenmount Rd, Monday to Friday from 8AM to 4 PM
If you hope to receive donated items in the St. John’s/metro area, please reach out to your local community centre or organization. Registration for the ‘shop’ will be open the week prior.
Drop Offs can also be made at our “shop” at The Village Shopping Centre, on the Bottom Level, at the bottom of the escalator.
Stephenville:
Newfoundland Power
10-14 Utah Drive, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4PM
If you hope to receive donated items, please reach out to the Stephenville area Salvation Army.
Carbonear:
Newfoundland Power
30 Goff Avenue, Monday to Friday from 8 AM – 4 PM
If you are looking to receive donated items, please reach out to Carbonear Salvation Army.
Bay Roberts:
Woodward Motors Bay Roberts
If you are looking to receive donated items, please reach out to the Trinity Conception Family Resource Centre.
Clarenville:
Newfoundland Power
112 Manitoba Drive, Monday to Friday from 8AM – 4 PM
Corner Brook :
Newfoundland Power
47 Maple Valley Road, Monday to Friday from 8 AM – 4 PM
Gander:
Newfoundland Power
6 Magee Road, Monday to Friday from 8 AM – 4 PM
If you hope to receive donated items, please reach out to the Gander Salvation Army.
Grand Falls-Windsor:
Newfoundland Power
221 Trans Canada Highway, Monday to Friday from 8AM – 4 PM
If you hope to receive donated items, please reach out to the Salvation Army Family/Community Services on Hardy Avenue.
Burin Peninsula:
Newfoundland Power
5 Green’s Road, Monday to Friday from 8AM to 4 PM
If you are looking to receive donated items, please reach out to Burin Peninsula Brighter Futures.
A special thank you to our long-time partner, Newfoundland Power for their ongoing support. Thank you also to Woodward Motors for help with collection and to The Village Shopping Centre for helping us with space for storage, sorting and shop.
For more information on volunteering, donating or participating in this campaign, please reach out.
