Record #: PET0655
Last Modified: 24 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 20 Oct 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Coats For Community United Way and our partner agency, PATH, collects new and freshly washed winter wear. Items include gently used coats, jackets, snow pants, snowsuits, and boots for all ages.

  • The coats and other winter items donated by the community will be distributed to local agencies and groups throughout Peterborough through our partnership with PATH.
  • PATH will coordinate the distribution directly with the agencies throughout the fall, winter, and spring ensuring that people can receive what they need throughout the year.

Request a Donation Box

If you'd like a donation box for your office, please email info@pathptbo.org to arrange delivery.

Book a Visit to the 'Coat Room'

To schedule a day for your clients and their families to visit PATH's "Coat Room," please contact Bev Assinck directly - her email is: bevassinck@gmail.com

Program runs until May 2026

Service Details

Hours Public Access: First Sat of each month Dates: Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4 Location: PATH, 385 Lansdowne St East
Dates Collection  
Sat, Oct 15, 2022: 9 am-3 pm, Vinnies, 799 Erskine Ave, Peterborough 
Sun, Oct 16, 2022: 10 am-1 pm, Vinnies, 144 Queen St, Unit 1, Lakefield 
 
Distribution 
Sat, Oct 22, 2022: 9 am-2 pm, Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray St, Peterborough
Areas Served Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Anyone who needs warm winter wear
Application Call or visit website for information. Proof of income not required
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location Coat distribution location(s) announced annually
Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
277 Stewart St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 3M8
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-742-8839
Fax 705-742-9186
E-Mail office@uwpeterborough.ca
Website www.uwpeterborough.ca/coats-for-community/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayPtbo
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedwayptbo
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/uwpeterborough
Primary Contact Sara Mountenay, Development & Communications Officer; Phone: ext 25 ; 705-313-0651; Email: smountenay@uwpeterborough.ca
Mailing Address 277 Stewart St 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9J 3M8

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