Princeton Police Hosts Winter Coat Drive

PRINCETON, NJ – Winter is going to be especially hard on the homeless and needy, as socially distant accommodations are going to be hard to come by. On the night of January 28th, 2020, a total of 556 persons, in 431 households, were experiencing homelessness in Mercer County, according to the 2020 Point-In-Time Count.

Although the number of homeless people in Princeton is low compared to other towns, the pandemic has left many families vulnerable due to loss of jobs and inability to pay their utility bills.

As a result, the need for coats this fall and winter will be greater than ever before.

To help out those in need, the Princeton Police Department is hosting their annual winter coat drive. Residents are requested to donate winter coats, gloves and hats in good condition for children and adults in the community.

Donations can be dropped off in the donation bin located at the Princeton Police Headquarters.

The winter coat drive will run until Nov. 25.

What: Winter Coat Drive

When: Now through Nov. 25.

Where: Donation Bin, Princeton Police Headquarters,
1 valley Road, Princeton, NJ

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