Bronx borough president's office holds annual coat drive on Grand Concourse ahead of snowstorm

The Bronx borough president's office held its annual coat drive on the Grand Concourse ahead of an expected snowstorm, distributing coats, hats, gloves, produce and information to residents, BronxNet reporter Britney Schuyler said.

An event volunteer listed the items available: “We have brand new coats for adults and children. We have hats, gloves, scarves. We have food, produce. We have a lot of information that we're giving out to families,” the volunteer said. Volunteers worked to ensure families had winter gear and access to resources before the forecasted cold.

Isaac, identified in the report as a Bronx resident, brought his entire family; the children received new hats and coats and his wife took produce. He said events like this are important because they “bring the community together during tough times.” Rochelle, another Bronx resident quoted in the report, said the turnout confirmed her belief that “events like this are exactly what the community needs,” adding that “sharing is caring.”

Another participant framed the drive in spiritual terms, saying it “reminds people, like, oh, there's still genuine love and family around” and adding, “Love conquers all.” Organizers emphasized both the material help and the community solidarity the event fostered.

The report noted the Bronx was expected to face another snowstorm that weekend and that warming center locations were listed on-screen for anyone in need. Britney Schuyler of BronxNet signed off at the end of the segment.

The event was presented as an emergency-preparedness and community-support effort rather than a policy announcement. No formal actions or funding decisions were recorded in the segment; the piece focused on distribution of supplies and public information about warming centers.