St. Louis Public Schools Announces “Coats for Kids” Drive
Donated coats, mittens, or hats can be dropped off before Nov. 16

St. Louis – The St. Louis Public Schools is teaming with several community partners to collect new or gently-worn coats, and new hats, mittens and gloves, that will be given to students in the district. Washington University’s Center for Advanced Learning (Cornerstone), St. Louis University, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park campus, the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation, and local churches are also helping to reach the goal of collecting 3,000 coats by Nov. 16.

Items may be dropped off at St. Louis Public Schools Central Office, 801 N. 11th Street, weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., or at any of the following Community Education Centers between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (with the exception of Veteran’s Day on Nov. 10):

CEC Name
Address
CEC Office Phone

Sigel Elementary
2039 Russell
865-5050

Vashon High
3035 Cass Ave.
652-9961

Stevens Middle
1033 Whittier St.
531-6160

Walbridge Elementary
5019 Alcott Ave.
261-8282

Mullanphy Elementary
4221 Shaw Ave.
772-9550

The district will accept new or gently-used coats for boys and girls with sizes that will fit students ranging from preschool to high school. Donated hats, mittens, and gloves must be new in order to be accepted. All donated items will be distributed to students in the St. Louis Public Schools by district social workers.

Financial gifts may be made to the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation/Coats for Kids, 910 N. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63101.