Basics for Local Kids serves Western Wisconsin kids! Providing winter-wear for over 7000 kids since 2010.

2025 Winter-Wear for Kids

Basics for Local Kids offers winter-wear to kids in need in western Wisconsin.

If your child is in need of items, you can click on
Option A or Option B below to submit an online request form.
(Case workers and school staff, please use the tab at the top of the website.)

Kids that qualify:

Live in western Wisconsin
Age newborn through 18 years old
In need of winter-wear

Inventory based on donations. We do our best but cannot guarantee availability of all items.

Winter-wear items available include new and gently used
winter coats, boots, snow pants, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, and new socks.

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CHOOSE ONE OPTION

OPTION A:

Submit a request form for your child to "shop" (free) for
winter-wear and try items on for fit at the BLK office
(by appointment only at
126 S Chestnut St, Ellsworth, WI)

Click HERE to start.

IMPORTANT!: After completing the above form, click here to schedule an appointment for each child to shop.

OPTION B:

Submit a request form to have volunteers select winter-wear items and notify you to pick-up at the BLK office,

126 S Chestnut St, Ellsworth, WI. Click HERE for this option.

Note: we will do our best to fill requests within a week. We will then notify you for pick-up options at our Ellsworth office.

Watch your junk email if you don't hear from us within a week.

What is Basics for Local Kids?

Basics for Local Kids Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501c3, charity organization based out of Ellsworth, WI. Since 2010, we have been helping keep local kids warm during cold Wisconsin winters.

We believe that offering kids new/gently used, warm coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves gives them an opportunity to endure the weather, stay active outside, and feel good about themselves with items that fit.

Support Basics for Local Kids

Donate Winter Wear

Kids rely on your donation of new and gently used coats, snow pants, boots, and water-resistant gloves to help them stay warm and active this winter. All sizes needed from newborn through adult (for teens).

We have many drop off locations in Pierce & St. Croix counties. Donors in Pierce or St. Croix County can also request a doorstep pick up through the contact page. Please avoid items with rips, stains, or funky smells.