Across the country, coat drives are in full swing this month as more Americans than ever lack the winter clothing they need to stay warm. The need for coats coincides with new data from the U.S. Census Bureau showing the poverty rate shot up dramatically in 2022 for the first time in more than a decade. More Americans don't have enough resources to meet their basic need for food, clothing, shelter, utilities and internet access. All kinds of local businesses and organizations may be running coat drives in your community this fall and winter. Demand usually spikes in November, so October is a great time to donate gently used coats, said Beth Amodio, CEO of the national nonprofit One Warm Coat. Learn more about how to donate at the link in our bio.