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Hamilton County, OH Sheriff Collecting Winter Coats Through Friday Oct 16
Cincinnati, OH – Residents across Hamilton County have until Friday, Oct. 16, to donate winter coats as the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office prepares to help local children and families stay warm duri
By Tessa Morgan · 2026-10-14T15:54:01.082Z
Cincinnati, OH – Residents across Hamilton County have until Friday, Oct. 16, to donate winter coats as the Hamilton County Sheriff 's Office prepares to help local children and families stay warm during the colder months ahead.
According to the Hamilton County Sheriff 's Office and the Village of Silverton, the annual Coats From Cops campaign is collecting new and gently used winter coats in partnership with Olivet Baptist Church in Silverton.
The initiative accepts coats of any size for people of all ages, allowing residents to donate clothing they no longer need while supporting families throughout the Cincinnati area.
Where to Donate Before Friday Residents can drop off new or gently used coats at several Hamilton County Sheriff's Office district locations:
District 1: 11021 Hamilton Avenue District 3: 8871 Weekly Lane District 4: 6943 Montgomery Road District 5: 7954 Beechmont Avenue The Village of Silverton is also accepting donations at Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays through Friday.
Organizers are encouraging residents to check their closets for coats that could benefit someone else this winter.
Free Coat Distribution Scheduled October 24 Collected coats will be distributed to community members on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 3 p.m.
The distribution will take place at:
Olivet Baptist Church
6838 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
The event is intended to help children, adults and families who need winter outerwear.
Organizers have not specified whether registration or proof of residency will be required, and availability of individual coat sizes has not been confirmed.
Residents planning to attend may wish to contact the organizers for additional details.
With the donation deadline approaching Friday, the Sheriff's Office is encouraging community participation before the collection period closes.