Since 2021, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy has collected over 3,000 items of cold-weather gear for Action for Boston Community Development.
The 2025 Winter Clothing Drive has ended. Thank you to all who helped keep our neighbors warm in this season of giving!
Items to donate:
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Coats/Jackets
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Sweaters
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Boots
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Hats
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Mittens/Gloves
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Scarves
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Blankets
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Snowpants/Snow Bibs
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Warm socks
Thank you to our Winter Clothing Drive partner:
About ABCD
ABCD is a nonprofit human services organization that each year provides more than 100,000 low-income residents in the Greater Boston region with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success.
To fulfill this purpose, ABCD uses a comprehensive approach that systematically addresses the range of barriers faced by households in poverty, from day-to-day crises to long-term needs for jobs and education. Read more.
ABCD’s Winter Fund Coat Drives help families in need with warm clothing for the harsh winter months. It’s not just for comfort: going outside without adequate protection against the cold is dangerous. During the winter, the elderly are at a higher risk of heart attacks, and children are vulnerable to hypothermia and pneumonia.
Winter places a huge strain on the budgets of many families. Your gift of winter clothing will directly benefit those who need it the most.
