US Communities Expand Back-to-School Shoe Giveaways

Across the United States, a growing number of nonprofits, local businesses, and community organizations are hosting back-to-school events to help families cope with rising costs. In Atlanta, 3D Girls, Inc. and Davis Bros. Laundromat provided free laundry services and school supplies to families in need. People In Need, Inc. in Delaware County, Ohio, distributed $40 shoe gift cards to 700 students, while Houston and Baytown, Texas, offered free backpacks, supplies, and health services at large-scale giveaways. Erie County, Pennsylvania, is organizing multiple events in August and September, supplying students with essential items, food, and entertainment. In Cranberry, Pennsylvania, foster children received new shoes, socks, and backpacks through an event by Ticket to Dream Foundation, Pressley Ridge, and Famous Footwear. These efforts reflect a nationwide push to support children's confidence and readiness for the new school year.