Donations to local nonprofit Shoes That Fit’s spring forward campaign to supply children across the country with new athletic shoes are being accepted through April 27 at shoesthatfit.org/spring2026.

“One in seven children in the United States live in a low-income family, and shoes are one of the most expensive items for families to provide,” read a Shoes That Fit news release. “When families have to choose between putting food on the table or buying new shoes for school, you can imagine that food wins every time. The simple gift of a pair of shoes have been proven to increase a child’s confidence, attendance and performance at school.”