Collection Moved Earlier – Final Donation Day November 8
First Church has a long history of generously supporting Coat Boston and the Holiday Shop – last year with a record donation of 39 coats, a giant bag of hats, gloves, etc., and a giant bag filled with toys.
This year Coat Boston is moving their donation window earlier, which will allow coats to be in the hands of Boston children and adults before the first hard freeze of winter. Donations are due at the Hancock Church hub by November 8.
While we normally pace our calendar, the schedule change means that we are collecting for both white socks and the Holiday Shop/Coats Boston simultaneously. Please donate as you are able.
Last winter Coat Boston received over 3,500 coat requests and was able to serve 2,600 individuals, as well as provide toys to children through 27 recipient organizations. They expect the need to grow again this year.
We will be collecting new winter coats, gloves, and hats for children and adults as well as new toys starting now through November 8.
Coat Boston – Donation List – New Items Only
- Coats – New winter coats for children size 6 months and above, to teen and adult sizes to XXXL
- Winter Accessories – New winter accessories – hats, mittens, and gloves in child and adult sizes
- Toys – New toys, action figures and ethnic dolls, ages infant through middle school
- Gifts for Children and Teens – New books, art supplies, and games, ages pre-school through high school
- Sports Equipment – New sporting equipment, all ages – soccer balls are in demand
- Gift Cards – Gift cards from vendors such as Amazon, Target, and Stop & Shop in any denomination
Coat Boston has an Amazon Wish List of coats, from infants to teens and adults. This convenient option is available through November 3, 2026. Choose delivery to your home or directly to our facility in Lexington, for drop off no later than November 8, 2026. When ordering please use the “NOTES” section to provide the donor’s name or organization, unless you wish to remain anonymous.
Thank you for all you do.
Please contact Linda or the church office at office@churchofreading.org with any questions or visit the Coat Boston website.