Popular Indoor Farmers Market Holds Coat Drive

A donation Drop Box is located in the lounge on level 4.
Hayley Hansen
Drop box at South Loop Indoor Farmers Market Photo credit Hayley Hansen

As Chicago's arctic weather continues, a weekly coat and warm clothing drive is underway at a popular indoor farmers market.

Water Tower Place and Chicago Help Initiative are stepping up to help the city's most vulnerable citizens by accepting donations during the South Loop Indoor Farmers Market.

Held Sundays from noon until 4 p.m., the indoor market on level 4 of Water Tower Place will have donation drop boxes in the lounge through March 29th, 2026.

While the greatest current need is men's coats, a variety of donations ensures no one is left out in the cold.

Warm clothing of any kind or size will be accepted, with lightly worn items preferred.

All donations will be distributed by Chicago Help Initiative, which partners with shelters and community organizations across the city.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Hayley Hansen