Delta Sigma Theta Chapter Runs 36th Coat and Toy Drive
The Monroe Alumnae Chapter's annual drive collects coats and toys for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years through December 4.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Monroe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is running its 36th annual Christmas coat and toy drive for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Donations can be made at the North 18th Professional Building, in front of Scent Worth, and online through Dec. 4, or at the chapter's Christmas brunch on Dec. 5.
Why it matters
The drive is part of the chapter's community service and supplies winter clothing and toys to local young children during the holiday season. Monroe residents can contribute in person or online, with donations also accepted at the brunch.
The drive is the chapter's 36th annual toy and coat drive, serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, with individual brunch tickets priced at $50. No total of donated items or funds raised has been reported yet.
The players
Monroe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
A Monroe, Louisiana chapter of the historically Black sorority Delta Sigma Theta, which runs community service and philanthropic programs in its local area.
The details
The chapter's Arts and Letters and Education committees are hosting the drive alongside a Christmas brunch themed 'Melodies of the Season.' Four community members will be honored in arts and letters categories, and individual tickets are sold in person at the Ouachita Parish Library and online through Ticketleap.
Timeline
November 18: In-person brunch ticket sales at Ouachita Parish Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
December 4: Final day for donations at North 18th Professional Building or online.
December 5: Donations accepted at the Christmas brunch.
December 12, 8:30 a.m.: Red reindeer fun run.
Season Giving
The drive follows Delta Sigma Theta's national tradition of chapter-level community service that its chapters have carried out for decades. This 36th annual edition marks a long-running local iteration of that model in Monroe.
Monroe families with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years can receive coats and toys through this drive. Residents who want to give can drop off donations at the North 18th Professional Building or online through December 4.
The takeaway
Local holiday giving drives like this one rely on donations made in person and online, so donors can give before the December 4 deadline or at the December 5 brunch. Checking the drop-off and ticket details ahead of time helps residents participate.
What happens next
The chapter's Christmas brunch takes place December 5, when donations will also be accepted, and the red reindeer fun run follows on December 12 at 8:30 a.m.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Knoe.
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