As in years past, families will be required to show qualifying documentation onsite at Palmer Events Center on Distribution Day.  Distribution Day is Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Palmer Events Center is located at 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704, in downtown Austin.

Families will be qualified to receive a coat(s) based on the information below:

• Children must be 18 years of age or younger and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Parent or guardians without children present on Distribution Day must provide BOTH proof of child’s age AND proof of income.
• Acceptable proof of child’s age includes:
  • Government issued ID cards
  • Birth Certificate (Original only, no copies please)
  • CHIP card
  • School ID with picture
  • Medical/Immunization record

• All parents or guardians must show proof of enrollment in a governmental assistance program or family income at TWICE or below the federal poverty guidelines (2018 federal poverty guidelines are $16,460 – family of 2, $25,100 – family of 4, $42,380 – family of 8, $4,320 for each additional member).
• Acceptable proof of eligibility includes:
  • Enrollment in free/reduced lunch program
  • WIC card
  • CHIP card
  • Medicaid card
  • Lonestar debit card
  • AP (Medical Assistance Program) card
  • SSI (Social Security Income) card
  • Current Pay Stub

• Please note: Each child present on Distribution Day may receive ONE coat.  If child is not present on Distribution Day, each parent/guardian may receive a MAXIMUM of SIX coats.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at cfkcoats@jlaustin.org or call (512) 888-9031.