From one little to another.
Soles4Souls is a global nonprofit that gives gently worn shoes a second life - getting them to families who need them and keeping them out of landfills along the way.
112M+
pairs of shoes and clothing distributed
139
countries served worldwide
50
U.S. states with drop-off locations
Why It Matters
Every year, millions of children's shoes are discarded while families around the world lack proper footwear. By donating outgrown shoes, you help change that.
Support Families
93%
of partner schools
report increased student attendance after receiving shoes through Soles4Souls programs.
Reduce Waste
107M lbs
diverted from landfills
through Soles4Souls - shoes that still had life left in them.
Find a drop-off location
Thousands of Soles4Souls drop-off locations across all 50 states. Any brand, any size welcome - as long as they're still in good condition.
FAQs
Soles4Souls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for people through shoes and clothing. They distribute donated footwear to support people facing homelessness, natural disasters, and economic hardship, and also fuel microenterprise programs in developing countries where donated shoes help entrepreneurs build small businesses.
Every year, millions of pairs of children’s shoes are discarded while many families around the world still lack access to proper footwear. Children without shoes are left vulnerable to injuries and diseases. Many don’t meet uniform requirements in order to attend school and are at risk of falling behind and unable to receive an education. Partnering with Soles4Souls lets us support families and reduce waste, keeping shoes out of landfills and putting them to work for kids and communities in need.
It's easy! Simply find a Soles4Souls drop-off location near you using the Soles4Souls location finder, bring your child's gently-worn outgrown shoes, and drop them off. It's a quick and convenient way to give those shoes a second life instead of letting them collect dust.
Soles4Souls accepts all styles, sizes, and types of shoes and clothing, if they still have some “life” left in them. This means no holes, mold, etc. A good rule of thumb is, if you could wear them, we can accept them!
Soles4Souls accepts all types of shoes, from sandals and sneakers to formal shoes, as long as they are new or gently used. Your shoe donation helps us provide footwear to people in need around the world and supports our efforts to fight poverty.
Once received, donations are carefully sorted to ensure they go where they're needed most. New shoes and clothing are distributed for free through Soles4Souls' 4Relief program, supporting people facing homelessness, natural disasters, and economic hardships.
Absolutely. A single pair of shoes can do more than protect someone's feet - it can open doors to education, employment, and independence. Your donation doesn't just help one person; it creates a chain reaction of empowerment that lifts entire communities.
Yes, we do accept mismatched shoes and single shoe donations from individuals.
Yes! Soles4Souls is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donation of gently-used shoes may be tax-deductible. After dropping off your shoes, you can request a tax receipt and complete a digital donor form through Soles4Souls. Your receipt will include the date of donation and a description of the items, but will not assign a dollar value - it's your responsibility to determine the fair market value of the donated shoes for tax purposes. We recommend consulting a tax professional for guidance.