Wake Forest’s Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive begins Monday, October 19, and continues through Saturday, October 31, 2026. The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is accepting new or clean, gently used coats and jackets in all sizes.
Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 North Taylor Street: donation drop-off during normal hours, Monday–Friday noon–8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 North White Street: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road: Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday. These are the hours published for this drive, not a promise of unrestricted building access.
The town plans to distribute donated coats to children and teens in need of a winter jacket on Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at Alston-Massenburg Center. Follow the town’s program page for updates and any further participation information.
The town published its announcement on October 8; October 19 is the start of donations. This Wake Forest program is separate from similarly named coat efforts elsewhere in Wake County.