
Coats for Kids
Help Keep Local Kids Warm This Winter
Each year, Serve Wenatchee partners with schools in Wenatchee, Eastmont, and Orondo to identify students in need of warm winter coats. Last year, we received requests for over 1,100 coats — and we expect similar numbers this year.
As part of Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 25, we’re hosting a Winter Coat Drive in the Albertsons parking lot to collect new and gently used coats for children in grades K–12. We need volunteers to help make this event a success! Please check out the information below about volunteer opportunities.
We will also need to raise an estimate $10,000 to purchase additional coats so that we have enough. Give now to help children have the warmth they need this winter!
🧤 Volunteer Roles:
Collect, sort, and bag donated coats
Assist with setup and teardown
Support our team rain or shine — this is an outdoor event!
🕒 Volunteer Shifts:
Morning Shift: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (includes setup before the 10 AM start)
Afternoon Shift: 11:50 AM – 3:00 PM (includes teardown after the 2 PM end)
🛍️ Shopping Team Opportunity:
If we don’t receive enough coat donations, we’ll use collected funds to purchase coats. Last year, we bought over 500 coats in under 48 hours! If you’d like to be part of the shopping team, please email Shelley Monda, Operations Manager, at info@servewenatchee.org.
✅ Volunteer Requirements:
Comfortable working outdoors in any weather
Able to stand and move around for up to 3 hours