Soles For Christ Shoe Program

Every child deserves to start school on the right foot! The 2026 Soles for Christ free shoe giveaway will be on August 10-11 for students in the St. Joseph area. See flyer for details!

Signups are OPEN for Soles for Christ volunteering! Scan the QR code below or visit https://afl-ciocommunityservices.ivolunteer.com/solesforchrist_2026 to register.

We are now accepting NEW shoes for Soles for Christ!

For more than 20 years, the Soles for Christ Shoe Program has helped local children start the school year with confidence and comfort.

What began in 2003 as an outreach project through Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church has grown into a beloved community program. Since the very first giveaway, nearly 20,000 pairs of shoes have been distributed to children in need throughout our area.

For many families, these are the only new shoes their children will receive all school year, and with your help, we can continue making sure every child has a fresh start for school.

This year's distribution will be held on August 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Scottish Rite, 515 N 6th St.

We are currently accepting NEW shoes for school-age children PreK through 12th grade, including toddler, youth, and adult sizes. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering for the program, you can register online at afl-ciocommunityservices.ivolunteer.com/solesforchrist_2026

Together, we can make a difference one pair of shoes at a time.

Questions? Contact [email protected]