Salvation Army Sorts Project Warmth Donations
Donated coats, blankets and winter gear are being sorted and shared with agencies across the Kansas City metro this winter.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Salvation Army has begun sorting donations collected through Project Warmth, which include coats, blankets, hats, gloves and scarves. The items will be shared with agencies across the Kansas City metro to reach as many people as possible.
Why it matters
Project Warmth gives Kansas City families access to winter clothing and also helps them pay utility bills. The effort relies on community donations to meet seasonal needs across the metro area.
The Salvation Army collects more than 10,000 coats a year through Project Warmth. The source does not specify how many of those coats are distributed to Kansas City families or how donations compare to earlier years.
The players
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international Christian charitable organization that runs social service and emergency assistance programs, including coat drives and utility aid in communities across the world.
KCTV5
KCTV5 is the CBS-affiliated television station serving the Kansas City area, which partners with the Salvation Army to collect Project Warmth donations each year.
The details
KCTV5 and the Salvation Army collect Project Warmth items together each year. Donated items are sorted and then shared with local agencies across the metro, and the program also collects donations to help families pay their utility bills.
Timeline
Nov. 12, 2026: The Salvation Army began sorting Project Warmth donations.
This winter: Donated coats and winter items are distributed to local families.
Each year: KCTV5 and the Salvation Army collect Project Warmth items together.
Seasonal Patterns
Project Warmth is a recurring annual drive in which KCTV5 and the Salvation Army collect coats and winter items each year, with donations now entering the sorting phase ahead of winter distribution. The sorting stage reflects the drive's established seasonal cycle rather than a one-time appeal.
Donations of coats, blankets, hats, gloves and scarves can be made through the Salvation Army's website. Those items help Kansas City residents stay warm this winter, and the same program also collects donations to help families pay utility bills.
The takeaway
Donating winter clothing or contributing to utility assistance through the Salvation Army's website directly supports Kansas City families during the cold months. Checking the organization's website is the simplest way to find current needs and drop-off or giving options.
Further reading
For more on how local charities organize seasonal giving, explore Philanthropy coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kctv5.
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