Shoe collections

Shoes that start seasons.

A pair of proper athletic shoes is a basic necessity — and the first step into sports. We collect them from people like you and put them on kids who want to run.

Prince Mumba handing a pair of running shoes to a child at a shoe donation event in Zambia

The checklist

What we collect.

Happy to receive

  • ✓New or gently used athletic & running shoes
  • ✓All sizes — toddler through adult
  • ✓Trainers, track spikes, and everyday athletic shoes

We pass on

  • ×Shoes with significant holes or tears
  • ×Dress shoes, boots, or sandals

When in doubt, bring them by — we'll sort every pair with care.

Find a drop-off

Upcoming drop-off events.

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Saturday · Day · Time

All sizes welcome — new or gently used athletic shoes

Open
[]Month

TBD

Saturday · Day · Time

All sizes welcome — new or gently used athletic shoes

Open
[]Month

TBD

Saturday · Day · Time

All sizes welcome — new or gently used athletic shoes

Open

Can't make a date? Message us and we'll arrange a pickup or a future drop-off.

From your closet to the starting line.

(01)

You drop off

Bring pairs to an event below — or gather them with your team, class, or club.

(02)

We sort & pair

Volunteers check every pair, match sizes, and pack them for each community.

(03)

Kids get running

Shoes reach children in Los Angeles and Zambia — often at a clinic we're leading that week.

Host a collection drive