As temperatures drop, St. Vincent de Paul is stepping up to ensure families across Greater Cincinnati stay warm. The organization’s first coat distribution of the season begins Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at Elder High School in the city.
Any Hamilton County resident in need of a coat is welcome to attend. The charity also urges community members to donate new or gently‑used coats, hats, scarves and gloves through January 31, 2027. For each online donation or coat dropped off at an SVDP thrift store in Cincinnati, donors receive a coupon for a free hot dog from local eatery Gold Star as a thank‑you.
Upcoming distribution dates
St. Vincent de Paul has scheduled additional coat‑giving events for both Hamilton County and Northern Kentucky residents:
- Hamilton County – Saturday, Nov. 7: Elder High School (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
- Tuesday, Dec. 8: Clippard Family YMCA (5 p.m.–8 p.m.)
- Saturday, Dec. 12: St. John the Baptist School in Harrison, Indiana (9 a.m.–12 p.m.) – Dearborn County residents also eligible
- Northern Kentucky – Saturday, Nov. 14: John G. Carlisle Elementary School (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
- Saturday, Nov. 14: St. Paul Catholic Church (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
- Saturday, Dec. 5: Life Learning Center in Covington (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
- Saturday, Dec. 5: Newport Intermediate School (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
Those in need can also redeem coat vouchers at any SVDP Cincinnati thrift store starting November 16.
“Having the right clothing to stay warm shouldn’t be something any family has to worry about,” said Roger David, Gold Star president and CEO. “We’re proud to team up with St. Vincent de Paul again this year, making it easy for our guests to give back and bring warmth to local families.”
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
