The 2025 GLMV Winter Coat Drive for Vets is underway, with collection bins located around the area through November 20.
Each year GLMV Chamber of Commerce partners and local community organizations work together to collect new and gently used winter coats and cold-weather gear for our veterans and their families. All sizes are greatly received – vulnerable veterans and their families are all at risk when the weather turns harsh.
Collection bins are located at multiple locations throughout Vernon Hills and the larger Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills Chamber area. Vernon Hills locations include Village Hall, Vernon Hills Police Station, Park District Sullivan Center, Crescent Home Care, Dave & Busters, Everleigh, Integral Medical, Northwestern Mutual, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Vernon Hills Bank & Trust. The full, updated list of drop-off locations, including contact information, is posted on the GLMV Coat Drive webpage – check with each location to verify hours and availability.
Collected items will be distributed through Midwest Veteran's Closet, serving veterans and their families with food, supplies and other resources. Their new physical address is 1720 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Learn More by visiting MidwestVeteransCloset.org. Thank you for your generosity and support.