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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press Local Koats for Kids Shelves are nearly empty at the Koats for Kids distribution site as donations have slowed down due to the warmer fall weather. Adam Manveiler, who manages the Koats for Kids program at United Way Winnipeg, says they are in urgent need of donations. Orders are already rolling in from community members trying to prepare for the inevitable cold weather, which can arrive with very little notice at this time of year. Koats for Kids is an annual community program run by United Way Winnipeg that collects and distributes free, gently used or new winter outerwear to children and families in need. See story Nov 10th 2026