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The coat drive, which normally collects about 80,000 coats this year, has experienced a decline in donations since it started December 1.

"Men's, women's, children's, toddlers' and especially large men's coats that could fit many layers under them, may really be the difference between life and death for somebody on the streets this year," said Gary Bagley, the executive director of New York Cares.

About one million coats have been donated since the drive began in 1989.

Friday morning, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly helped New York Cares officials distribute coats to 50 residents of the Bowery Mission in Lower Manhattan.

"I did have a coat but it's a small one, it's not even for the winter," said coat recipient Bernard Alvarez. "So this is very warm and cozy, something from the top of the rack that I grabbed, looks good on me."

“I think it’s a wonderful gesture that people come out and give guys coats for the winter,” said coat recipient Eric A.

The coat drive lasts through December 31.

"We're not far behind last year, but we want to be ahead of last year," said Bagley.

Coats can be donated at police precinct stations, Time Warner Cable stores, and the Borough Halls in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island. During rush hour, coats can be donated at Grand Central Station, Pennsylvania Station and Port Authority.

For more information, visit www.nycares.org.