UNH Winter Clothing Drive
Winter in New Hampshire is cold, and not every student has what they need to stay warm. This fall, the program, , the UNH Parents Council and the Office of International Students and Scholars are collecting winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves for students on the Durham and Manchester campuses. Everything we collect will be given away for free at a coat shopping event on Oct. 27.
How to donate
Drop off a coat at a campus bin or bring one to a game.
What to bring
- New or gently used coats
- New hats, gloves and scarves
- Clean, washed items in good condition
Campus drop-off locations
- New Hampshire Memorial Union 236, office
- Conant Hall, first floor
- Thompson Hall, first floor
- Outside Lundholm Gymnasium
Drop off at a game
You can also bring donations to these Family Weekend and athletic events.
| Date | Time | Game |
|---|---|---|
| Sat., Oct. 17 | 1 p.m. | Football vs. Monmouth, Wildcat Stadium |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | 2 p.m. | Women's soccer vs. Maine |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | 12 p.m. | Field hockey vs. UAlbany |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | 2 p.m. | Women's hockey vs. Stonehill, Whittemore Center Arena |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Men's hockey vs. Michigan State, Whittemore Center Arena |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | 7 p.m. | Men's hockey vs. Michigan State, Whittemore Center Arena |
More ways to help
No coat to spare? You can still support the drive.
- Collect coats at games, Oct. 17-24: Collect donations at Family Weekend and athletic events, encourage people to support Basic Needs and thank donors.
- Help at the coat giveaway, Oct. 27: Set up the free shopping space, help students pick out coats and share resources, then clean up and organize what's left.
- Host your own drive: Departments, student organizations and community groups can run their own collection. Email Patty Mathison, basic needs coordinator and case manager, to set up a drop-off.
Need a winter coat?
Students can shop for free at our coat giveaway. Pick out a coat, hat, gloves and more. You don't need to show financial need.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 12-2:30 p.m.
Wildcat Den, New Hampshire Memorial Union 160
Can't make it? The in New Hampshire Memorial Union 140, inside the Cats Cupboard, has coats and winter clothing when donations allow.
Questions? Email Patty Mathison (mailto:Patty.Mathison@unh.edu)
Want to do more?
Many UNH students work multiple jobs, care for family or make real sacrifices to stay in school. A gift to Basic Needs Support goes directly to students facing unexpected challenges. You can also donate clothing to the Wildcat Clothing Closet year-round.