Children in Quinte West can stay cozy and warm during the winter season.
The Quinte West Professional Firefighters Association Local 1328 officially kicked off the 35th annual Coats for Kids campaign this week.
The program collects and distributes new and gently used children’s winter outerwear to help ensure local kids stay warm during the colder months.
Community members can support the initiative by donating new or gently used coats, snow pants, hats, and mitts in all sizes, or by making a monetary contribution.
Donations can be dropped off year-round at Quinte West Fire Station 1, located at 49 Dixon Drive in Trenton. In 2025, the Coats for Kids program distributed more than 550 coats throughout the Quinte West community.
Families who require winter outerwear for children aged 17 and under can contact Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services at 613-392-6557 to book a pickup appointment online. Proof of identification for the parent or guardian is required, and families are encouraged to bring their children to ensure proper sizing.
Distribution information: 85 Marmora St. (beside Quinte West Fire Station 1)
Wednesday Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Oct. 30, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday Nov. 3, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Nov. 5, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Nov. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
