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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get a coat for my child?
Online Appointment sign-ups for the November Giveaways begin August 1 of every year. DEADLINE for online registration is October 15. If you miss registration, you can still get a coat until the end of winter at the Merciful HELP Center - you will need an appointment.

We have IN-PERSON shopping experiences as well as coat PICK-UP experiences in October & November.
The difference is the time. For shopping in-person, please plan for 1 hour. You will need to bring yourself and your child/children so you can try on the coats to make sure they fit. For coat pick-up, it will only take 15 minutes, but you will need to measure for right size prior to ordering.

I cannot make it to any of the November Giveaways.  Can my child still get a coat?
YES!  If you miss our Fall events, you may come to the Merciful HELP Center until the end of winter. Starting in 2022, all Merciful HELP visitors will need a coat appointment: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Can I get a coat too?
Yes. Adults aged 20 and older also can receive coats during walk-in times after the kids have shopped or at the Merciful HELP Center.

What if I don't live in Hamilton County, IN?
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How do I donate coats?
Our website has an a lot of materials for those who are interested in collecting coats for us. Find out more about collecting coats by clicking this link: COLLECT COATS. We do not exist without your generous donations!  WE ESPECIALLY NEED ADULT-SIZED COATS. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email info@kidscoats.org or call 317-324-8818.

Where do I donate coats?
Donations are collected YEAR ROUND at Carmel United Methodist Church and the Merciful HELP Center and various other locations during the year. See our DONATION PAGE to see who is collecting for us now.

If you have questions or can’t drop off donations, please contact info@kidscoats.org or call 317-324-8818.