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Welcome to the Hats & Mittens family! 

Hats & Mittens is a local, all volunteer based 501c3 non-profit, who collects and distributes new and gently used hats, mittens and scarves to over 200 Twin Cities seven-county metro area schools, shelters, social service and other youth organizations with the goal of keeping children and families warm during the cold Minnesota winters. We distributed over 33,000 sets for the 2024-25 winter season! 67,430 hats AND mittens to be exact!

For the 2025-26 season, we have received requests for over 44,000 sets! 

Thank you for your willingness to help us collect warm hats and mittens for children and young adults in our community who need warm weather gear this winter. We collect donations year-round to ensure everyone stays warm during the cold months.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO COLLECT!

What to Collect

  • New or gently used, clean and warm hats and mittens for ages 3 years old to adult
  • Waterproof mittens, when possible, for school age children
  • Scarves and other neck warmers
  • Knitted or crotched hats and mittens are also welcome!
  • We do not collect jackets, snow pants or boots.

How to Collect

  • Sign up here by filling out Collector Form. This will help us keep accurate contact information about you and/or your organization.
  • When you sign up, you’ll have the option to request a collection box (while supplies last) for pickup at our warehouse. You’re also welcome to use your own box — in fact, past collectors have had fun decorating theirs in all kinds of creative ways! Some have even set up trees, clotheslines or hung the collection in varying ways for displaying items.
  • The length of time for your collecting is completely up to you! We fill requests for hats and mittens starting in the fall through March of the following year.
  • Spread the word! If you need marketing support let us know. We’d be happy to post your collection drive on our Facebook page or list you as a drop off location (pending the length of your drive).

All Done! Now What?

  • After your collection is done, you can choose to deliver your collection to the warehouse, drop off at one of our drop off locations or schedule a pick up. Drop off locations can be found here or at the bottom of this page.
  • Please be sure to leave a card or note so we can identify your collection and confirm it has been received.
  • If you need to mail your collection, please send it to: 501 Carlson Parkway Suite 315 – Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • We ask that you put the collection in either plastic bags/garbage bags/paper bags for easy transport. Boxes are okay, too!
  • If you received a box/box top, we ask you to return them after your collection is done. However if you plan to collect for us next year, let us know so we can keep track and update you on any changes for the next season at Hats & Mittens.
  • Our warehouse is open by appointment only. Email us at info@hatsandmittens.org to schedule a drop-off at the warehouse. We are located at 10903 Excelsior Blvd – Hopkins, MN 55343

Can we donate financially? 

  • If you would rather make a financial donation, you can donate online at our donation page.
  • Checks can be made out to Hats & Mittens and mailed to: 501 Carlson Parkway Suite 315 – Minnetonka, MN 55305.
  • We use the financial donations to purchase hats and mittens at wholesale prices. We use the donations to order throughout the year to fill gaps in our physical donations.

Please spread the word and help others form their own Hats & Mittens collecting circle. We guarantee you’ll feel the warmth yourself in serving others in our community! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out: info@hatsandmittens.org.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO COLLECT!

If you have any other questions regarding volunteering, knitting or anything else, please email us at info@hatsandmittens.org.