Coat Drive
Each winter, the Cabarrus Partnership for Children hosts the Cuddle Up Coat Drive, an annual initiative dedicated to keeping local children warm and safe during the cold months.
Help a Child Stay Warm This Winter
During a typical winter, 300-400 coats and warm clothing items are distributed to children across Cabarrus County. Help partner with the Cabarrus Partnership for Children to keep children in Cabarrus County warm and healthy during the winter months.
19th Annual Cuddle Up Coat Drive (Nov 2025–Jan 2026)
The Cabarrus Partnership for Children will be collecting coats and winter clothing beginning November 1, 2025.
Donations Accepted Include:
- NEW or GENTLY USED and CLEAN coats
- Mittens/Gloves
- Hats
- NEW Socks
- NEW underwear
Most needed coat sizes are 5-10.
We also accept monetary donations to purchase coats and other needed items from the list above. Donations can be made by:
- Checks (payable to The Cabarrus Partnership for Children)
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Gift Cards
- Kohl’s Cash
Contact Starla Hatley or call (704) 490-0976 for more information.
Collection Sites
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Ben Mynatt Chevrolet
280 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC -
Buzz City Games
4 Union St N, Concord, NC -
Cabarrus Brewing Company
329 McGill Ave NC, Concord, NC -
Cabarrus Partnership for Children
1307 S. Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC -
Country Law Shack
5605 Hwy 49, Mt Pleasant, NC -
EMS Headquarters
793 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC -
First Presbyterian Church
70 Union St N, Concord, NC -
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, NC -
Kannapolis Fire
401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC -
Kiddie Academy
3630 US Hwy 49 S, Harrisburg, NC -
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
1531 Trinity Church Rd, Concord, NC -
S.T.A.R.S. Preschool
220 George W. Liles Pkwy, Concord, NC -
The Kids Loft Academy
421 Terrace Dr, Kannapolis, NC -
The Sunshine House
3056 Weddington Rd NW, Concord, NC - Zsambeky, Chaney & Associates
220 Branchview Dr SE, Concord, NC
Cabarrus Brewing Co. Mission Monday Collection Event
Join us at Cabarrus Brewing Co. (CBC) for a coat drive collection event. During the event, our staff will be collecting your children’s coat drive donations and sharing information about our programs for children in Cabarrus County.
Bring your donations and grab a pint in support of Cabarrus Partnership for Children.
CBC donates $1 per pint sold in the Taproom during the collection event to purchase coats for the Cuddle Up Coat Drive!
Date: December 1, 2025
CPFC Staff will be on site: 5–7pm
Address: 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027