As the temperature begins to drop, the need for warm clothes, especially for those in need, rises considerably. There are a number of organizations and shelters across Hudson County that will accept coats for donation this season as well as pop-up coat drives taking place. Read on to find out where to donate a coat in Hudson County to keep our community warm this winter.
Disclaimer: This is a growing list. If you know of any more organizations, please email [email protected].
The Hoboken Shelter | 300 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken
Serving 450 meals daily, and sheltering 50 people nightly, The Hoboken Shelter is on a mission to end homelessness in the community one person at a time. The Hoboken Shelter welcomes donations of food, clothing, and other items to meet the basic needs of its guests. Coats are accepted all year round.
Drop off details: Daily 9AM – 9PM
Contact: 201-656-5069
Share The Warmth Drive | 33-41 Newark Street, Suite 4A Hoboken
With the belief that a little help from locals can go a long way in helping the community, volunteers are accepting winter wear, such as thermals, winter hats, socks, and toiletry items through January 1st, to be donated to the Hoboken Shelter.
Drop off details: Monday – Thursday, 1PM – 9PM; Friday 8AM – 4PM
Contact: 201-822-9713
Read More: A Guide to Hoboken + Jersey City Toy Drives Happening in December 2021
Coat Drive | 621 Washington Street, Hoboken
Haven Savings Bank is collecting coats to later donate to those in need.
Drop off details: Monday – Friday 9AM – 4PM; Saturday 9AM -1PM
Contact: 201-659-3600
Jersey Cares Coat Drive | Jersey City
Jersey Cares collects more than 25,000 coats each year. These coats are then handed over to non-profit partners who distribute them to people in need. The organization accepts new and/or gently used coats for adults and children. To make it even easier to contribute, Jersey Cares has an option for supporters to purchase and donate a coat virtually.
If you have less than 10 coats to donate, donations will be accepted through December 17th.
Drop off Location: 210 Hudson St Plaza 3, Jersey City
Timing: Monday – Friday 9AM – 5PM
Notes: Please leave coats in front of Bright Horizons at Plaza 3 Center
If you have more than 10 coats to donate, donations will be accepted through January 9th.
Drop off Location: Camp Liberty, 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City
Timing: 6AM – 10PM
Notes: The 20ft shipping container is located in the gravel lot closest to Morris Pesin Drive (LOT 4)
For more information, click here.
Winter Coat Drive | 561 Hudson Avenue, Weehawken
Finders Keepers boutique located at 561 Hudson Avenue in Weehawken and NB Earth Talks have organized a winter coat drive through December 20th, where organizers will accept new or gently used coats, hats, gloves & scarves.
Drop off details: Thursday – Saturday 3PM – 7PM
Coat Drive | Union City
With the goal of keeping students warm this winter, the City of Union City has organized a coat drive in collaboration with all the city public schools. This drive will run through January 14th, where neighbors can donate coats, gloves, scarves, socks, hats, and sweaters of all sizes.
Notes: Collection boxes will be at the entrance of the schools.
Social Media Accounts That Every New Jersey Resident Should Follow
While we continue to hold our collective breath on all things TikTok ban-related, we are confident that New Jersey residents will have no shortage of content. New Jersey is home to over nine million residents with several talented content creators, podcasters, innovative journalists, and passionate New Jerseyans, sharing hyper-local, in-the-know, content to make living here even more special. While The Hoboken Girl will still be dishing out all of our usual local stories, we’ve compiled a list of some other New Jersey outlets, creators, Facebook groups, podcasts, and more to stay up to date on all things New Jersey via Instagram, Threads, and other platforms. Keep reading for our growing list of New Jersey community content to follow up on with the impending TikTok ban.
*Disclaimer: This is a growing list and any exclusions are not intentional. If you have an addition or suggestion please email [email protected].
News
For hyper-local updates and happenings.
- @hobokennj + hobokennj.gov
- @jerseycitynj + jerseycitynj.gov
- @newarkisnow
- @newjerseyoag + njoag.gov
- @njgov + nj.gov
- @njspotlightnews + njspotlightnews.org
- @visithudsonnj + visithudsoncounty.org
- @visitnj + visitnj.org
- NJ.com
- Patch New Jersey
- TapInto
- Jersey Digs
- Hudson County View
- Jersey City Times
- Montclair Local
And of course, (shameless self-plug) don’t forget to follow The Local Girl brands:
- @thelocalgirlhq + TheLocalGirl.com
- @thehobokengirl + HobokenGirl.com
- @thejerseycitygirl
- @thebergencountygirl + TheBergenCountyGirl.com
- @themontclairgirl + TheMontclairGirl.com
- @thejerseyshoregirl_ + TheJerseyShoreGirl.com
- @thecatskillsgirl
- @thelocalgirlrealestate + realestate.thelocalgirl.com
Read More: 11 Latinx Creators to Follow in New Jersey
NJ-Centric Creators + Accounts
Here are some accounts we love:
- @aapinewjersey
- @bayshorebeyond
- @bestofnj
- @blackinjersey
- @blackownednj
- @christineelliza
- @findingfrancesca_
- @gsequality
- @hoboken_love
- @hobokengossip
- @hotspotsnj
- @jordanandjoelle
- @jerseycityconnects
- @jerseygirlthrift
- @latinosofmontclair
- @leahscucina
- @locallivingnj
- @marmodernvibes
- @megthings_
- @montclairfoodie
- @montclair_eats
- @newjerseyhistory
- @newjerseyisbeautiful
- @newjerseymemes
- @njdigest
- @njhipsturbia
- @newjerseyisntboring
- @njmom
- @njmonthly
- @only_in_new_jersey
- @parisandalatte
- @patrick_njoa
- @sallyslices_
- @sistersnacking
- @sliceofculture
- @talkdirty2yourfood
- @thatsbriannab
- @theerichammer
- @thegardenstate
- @twodopesfromjersey
- @vintage.newjersey
- @wandering_with_mariam
- @weirdnjinsta
- @whatninate
Podcasts
For history, entertainment + some NJ fun facts on multiple platforms.
- The Garden State
- Greetings from the Garden State
- Lost in New Jersey
- New Jersey Is The World
- The New Jersey History Podcast
- What’s Your Jersey
See More: This Montclair-Based Artist Designs Maps + Guides to Beloved New Jersey Spots
Local Facebook Groups
For community online + IRL.
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners of New Jersey
- Events Happening in New Jersey
- Hoboken + Jersey City Insiders | The Hoboken Girl Insiders
- North Jersey Locals | The Montclair + Bergen Girl Insiders
- Jersey City Connects
- New Jersey Business Network
- New Jersey Food
SubReddits
For community updates and questions.
