Norfolk County Sheriff Preps For Coat Donation Drive

News release from Norfolk County Sheriff's Office.

MASSACHUSETTS — Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott has announced the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Coats for Kids & Families to help thousands of people who may not have access to winter coats as the colder weather starts to settle in.

“With the chill in the air, we are all digging through closets for that perfect coat to keep us warm,” said Sheriff McDermott. “As you find yourself searching, please consider donating any children’s or adult winter coats you no longer need.”

“We are looking for warm winter coats that are new or gently used, good quality, and all sizes,” said Sheriff McDermott. “We will have collections bins in the lobbies of our Correctional Facility in Dedham and our Civil Process office in Quincy, starting Friday, October 11th through Friday, November 8th.

Drop-offs at the Dedham facility will be accepted 7 days a week from Friday, October 11th through Friday, November 8th between 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. The Dedham facility is located at 200 West Street, Dedham, MA.

Drop-offs at the Quincy Civil Service Office will be accepted Monday-Friday from Friday, October 11th through Friday, November 8th between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. The Civil Service Office is located at 1255 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA.

“Thank you for your kindness and generosity,” said Sheriff McDermott.

The coats will be professionally cleaned by Anton’s Cleaners and given to local nonprofits, social service agencies, and schools for distribution in Norfolk County and beyond.

Coats for Kids & Families has collected, cleaned, and distributed 1,810,839 free coats at more than 70 collection locations and events since the program began in 1995.