Donate Winter Coats in Albuquerque — 24/7 Drop Box or Free Pickup
Clean, wearable coats can go in my covered 24/7 drop box outside the gate at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A, at any hour and with no appointment. Someone is at the warehouse 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., seven days a week, to help you unload a trunkful; if the box is full, text 505-250-3804. For a whole closet of coats, I pick up free across the Albuquerque metro, scheduled by route. Any brand, any size, kids to adults. I'm Josh with the New Mexico Literacy Project.
Why Winter Coats Matter Here
People assume Albuquerque is warm year-round. It's not. We sit at 5,000 feet, and December through February brings freezing overnight temperatures, snow, and wind. The people who need coats most — individuals experiencing homelessness, families in transitional housing, recent refugees — are the ones least able to buy them.
A coat sitting in a hall closet keeps nobody warm. I sort every coat by hand at the warehouse, and wearable ones are resold or passed on through secondhand channels so someone wears them again.
Request Your Free Pickup
Tell me what you have and where it is. I’m the only person who shows up — I do the lifting, no sorting on your end. Tell me your timeline and I’ll do my best to work with it. Texts go straight to my phone at 505-250-3804.
Prefer to drop off? Open 24/7.
5445 Edith Blvd NE, Unit A · no appointment
What I Accept
All Coats Welcome
Winter coats, ski jackets, puffer coats, parkas, peacoats, fleece jackets, rain jackets, windbreakers, down vests — any style, any brand, any age.
Clean & Wearable
Outdated styles, odd sizes, a missing button — fine. Badly stained or torn coats belong in textile recycling, not the box or the pickup bag.
Other Winter Gear Too
Gloves, mittens, scarves, beanies, hats, sweaters, hoodies, thermal underwear, snow pants, winter boots — anything that keeps someone warm.
All Sizes
Kids, teens, adults, plus-size — every size is welcome, including the kids' coats outgrown after one winter.
How It Works
Text or Call
Reach me at 505-250-3804. Tell me roughly how many coats and your location in Albuquerque.
I Come to You
Pickups are scheduled by route. Bag or box your coats — leave them on the porch if that's easier.
Coats Find New Homes
I sort every coat by hand; wearable ones go back into use.
Prefer to Drop Off?
Bring coats to 5445 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 any time. The drop box is covered and waterproof, and it sits outside the gate near the road, so you never need an appointment. Bag the coats together before you drop them in. Want a hand with a big load? Someone is at the warehouse 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., seven days a week. If the box is full, text 505-250-3804 rather than leaving bags next to it.
When to Donate Coats
Any time. The box takes coats year-round, day or night, and pickups run all year. Most people find their spare coats during the fall closet swap or a spring cleanout; either is a fine moment to bag them up.
Other Places to Donate Winter Coats in Albuquerque
I'm not the only option. These drop-offs list coats or clothing on their own sites (checked September 28, 2026); hours can change, so confirm before you go.
- •Joy Junction, 4500 2nd St SW: asks for coats and waterproof jackets, gloves, hats, and blankets; donations taken seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Joy Junction).
- •Savers Community Donation Center, 1551 Mercantile Ave NE: clothing and shoes, Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (Savers).
- •Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation Center, 2917 Juan Tabo Blvd NE: clothing and shoes, open daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m., with home pickup booked through their site (donatenm.com).
The difference with me: a box that never closes, someone on hand 8 to 3 to help unload, and free pickup when it's a whole closet. For every other kind of clothing, see my guide to donating clothes in Albuquerque.
Ready to Clear Your Closet?
Text or call me with your address. I'll pick up your coats for free, scheduled by route, or drop them in the 24/7 box tonight.
Frequently Asked Questions
▶ Where can I donate winter coats in Albuquerque?
Clean, wearable coats go in my covered 24/7 drop box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, or I pick them up free across the Albuquerque metro; text 505-250-3804. Joy Junction at 4500 2nd St SW also asks for coats and takes donations 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, according to its own clothing-donation page.
▶ Can I donate coats that are worn or damaged?
Only if they're still wearable. Outdated styles, odd sizes, and a missing button are fine; badly stained, torn, or worn-through coats belong at a textile-recycling drop-off, not in the box or the pickup bag.
▶ Can I drop off coats after hours?
Yes. The drop box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE is open 24 hours a day and takes clean, wearable coats; bag them so they stay dry. It's covered and waterproof and sits outside the gate near the road. For help with a big load, come between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
▶ Do you pick up winter coat donations?
Yes, I offer free pickup across the Albuquerque metro for bags or boxes of winter coats. Pickups are scheduled by route. Text 505-250-3804 with your address and I'll schedule a time.
▶ What happens to donated winter coats?
I sort every coat by hand at the warehouse. Wearable coats are resold or passed on through secondhand channels so someone wears them again; any that turn out to be past wearing go to textile recycling where possible.
▶ When is the best time to donate winter coats in Albuquerque?
Any time. I accept coats year-round, in the 24/7 box or by pickup. Many people clear out coats during the fall closet swap or a spring cleanout; either works.
▶ Can I donate other winter clothing besides coats?
Absolutely. I also accept gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, hoodies, snow pants, boots, and thermal layers, as long as they're clean and wearable.
Related Guides
Clothing Donations in Albuquerque
Complete guide to donating all types of clothing.
What I Take That Others Won't
The full list of items I accept that other places refuse.
Free Donation Pickup
How to schedule a free pickup in Albuquerque.
Donate Work Clothes
Suits, scrubs, uniforms, and work boots.
Closet Cleanout Pickup
Clearing a whole closet? One text, one pickup.
24/7 Drop Box
Where the box is, what fits, and when someone can help unload.
Cite This Guide
This guide is published under CC BY 4.0. You're free to share and adapt it with attribution.
Eldred, Josh. "Donate Winter Coats in Albuquerque." New Mexico Literacy Project, 25 May 2026, newmexicoliteracyproject.org/donate-winter-coats-albuquerque.