Community Corner

Donate Now to "Coats For Kids"

Check our list to see the collection site most convenient for you.

Written by Robert Riechel, Patch Columnist

Help someone in San Mateo County stay warm this winter. Donate new or clean, gently used coats from infant to adult sizes. 


Drop-off locations thru Oct. 31: 

  • Busy Baker - 444 San Mateo Avenue 
  • Crystal Springs Terrace Apt, office – 2000 Crystal Springs Rd 
  • First Filipino American Church – 461 Linden Avenue 
  • La Petite Baleen Swimming School – 434 San Mateo Avenue 
  • Marshall Realty – 683 Jenevein Avenue 
  • Peninsula - Place Condos Club House – 1125 Cherry Avenue 
  • Prudential California Realty – 180 El Camino Real 
  • San Bruno Cable – 398 El Camino Real 
  • San Bruno Chamber of Commerce - 618 San Mateo Avenue 
  • San Bruno City Hall – 567 El Camino Real 
  • San Bruno Fire Department – 555 El Camino Real 
  • San Bruno Library – 701 W. Angus Avenue 
  • San Bruno Recreation Center – 251 City Park Way 
  • Shelter Creek Condo Club House – 701 Shelter Creek Lane 
  • Tony’s Auto Repair – 601 Kains Avenue 


Special Collections--  
Oct. 21 – 25: 
Recology San Bruno will collect coats in clearly marked bags placed curbside on your regular garbage day. 


October 26,  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., bring your coats to the AYSO soccer fields at the former Crestmoor High for Make a Difference Day 


Coat Give Away Day 
Date & Time 
Thursday, Nov. 21, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. 


Where: 
National Guard Armory, 455 3rd Avenue 
All are Welcome! Limit ONE coat per person. 
Children MUST be present to receive a coat. 

Coats For Kids Program made possible by: 
  • California National Guard 
  • Our Wonderful Volunteers 
  • San Bruno Residents and Businesses 
  • San Bruno Donation Sites Volunteer at Coat Give Away Day
Would you like to help children and their families find a new warm coat for the winter? Please contact Recology San Bruno at 650-583-8536 for more information. 

Sponsored by Recology San Bruno and the City of San Bruno.


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