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When you donate to Soles4Souls, it’s more than just cleaning out your closet
You make an impact
When you donate shoes, it’s more than just cleaning out your closet. You help reduce waste while creating opportunities for people around the world.
Individuals donate gently used shoes, and brands contribute excess or returned inventory, keeping wearable items in circulation. Whether you choose to donate old shoes, donate running shoes, or donate clothes and shoes together, every contribution helps extend the life of usable goods.
We make opportunity
Your donations support a global network of entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Through the 4Opportunity program, donated shoes and clothing are distributed to individuals in developing countries who resell them in their communities. This creates jobs, supports families, and builds long term economic stability while making affordable goods accessible to more people.
We keep the planet clean
Donating shoes is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste and keep usable items out of landfills.
Instead of throwing away old footwear, you can donate used shoes or donate old shoes for reuse. Even if you are unsure how to dispose of old shoes, choosing donation first helps reduce environmental impact and supports a more sustainable future.
You make an impact
When you donate shoes, it’s more than just cleaning out your closet. You help reduce waste while creating opportunities for people around the world.
Individuals donate gently used shoes, and brands contribute excess or returned inventory, keeping wearable items in circulation. Whether you choose to donate old shoes, donate running shoes, or donate clothes and shoes together, every contribution helps extend the life of usable goods.
We make opportunity
Your donations support a global network of entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Through the 4Opportunity program, donated shoes and clothing are distributed to individuals in developing countries who resell them in their communities. This creates jobs, supports families, and builds long term economic stability while making affordable goods accessible to more people.
We keep the planet clean
Donating shoes is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste and keep usable items out of landfills.
Instead of throwing away old footwear, you can donate used shoes or donate old shoes for reuse. Even if you are unsure how to dispose of old shoes, choosing donation first helps reduce environmental impact and supports a more sustainable future.
Donate Your Shoes
We accept all styles and sizes of new or gently-worn shoes
Whether you want to donate used shoes or old running shoes, or donate everyday footwear, we accept a wide variety of items as long as they are still wearable.
×Find a drop-off location
Please fill out this donor form prior to dropping off your donation. Make sure to select "what are you dropping off?" to display available locations. Find a drop off location:
Drop off your gently worn shoes near you. Don’t forget to fill out our donation form before you visit. Soles4Souls is one of the best places to donate shoes if you’re looking for a simple and impactful option.
Ship your shoes to us
No drop-off nearby? You can still make an impact. Box up your gently worn shoes and ship them to a Soles4Souls warehouse closest to you.
We’ll provide a tax acknowledgment for your shipping cost—just email your receipt to [email protected].
×Find a drop-off location
Please fill out this donor form prior to dropping off your donation. Make sure to select "what are you dropping off?" to display available locations.Give Shoes
We accept all styles and sizes of new or gently-worn shoes
Find a drop off location
Drop off your gently worn shoes near you. Don’t forget to fill out our donation form prior to dropping off your donation.
Ship your shoes to us
No drop-off nearby? You can still make an impact. Box up your gently worn shoes and ship them to a Soles4Souls warehouse closest to you.
We’ll provide a tax acknowledgment for your shipping cost—just email your receipt to [email protected].
Give Shoes
We accept all styles and sizes of new or gently-worn shoes
Find a drop off location
Drop off your gently worn shoes near you. Don’t forget to fill out our donation form prior to dropping off your donation.
Ship your shoes to us
No drop-off nearby? You can still make an impact. Box up your gently worn shoes and ship them to a Soles4Souls warehouse closest to you.
We’ll provide a tax acknowledgment for your shipping cost—just email your receipt to [email protected].
Calculate Your Impact
Please enter the amount you would like to donate below
We divert 0 pounds from going to local landfills, reducing the environmental impact of these unwanted shoes and clothing by extending their lifespan. We keep your donations in use for as long as possible which reduces their CO2 impact per wear.
Your donations can create $0 of economic opportunity for families and communities around the world through our 4Opportunity and 4Relief programs. This means more money in their pockets to use towards necessities, education, and economic opportunities for their families.
In countries like Haiti and Honduras, your donations can provide consistent, quality food, housing and education for 1 day
Calculate Your Impact
Please enter the amount you would like to donate below
We divert 0 pounds from going to local landfills, reducing the environmental impact of these unwanted shoes and clothing by extending their lifespan. We keep your donations in use for as long as possible which reduces their CO2 impact per wear.
Your donations can create $0 of economic opportunity for families and communities around the world through our 4Opportunity and 4Relief programs. This means more money in their pockets to use towards necessities, education, and economic opportunities for their families.
In countries like Haiti and Honduras, your donations can provide consistent, quality food, housing and education for 1 day
Want to know the personal impact you can make?
By donating
You’re helping the planet and helping someone move forward
Turn shoes and clothing into opportunity
We help people in low-income countries launch and sustain small businesses by turning donated shoes and clothing into lasting livelihoods.
Putting used goods to good use
By collecting unwanted shoes and clothing, we keep usable items in circulation, diverting over 107 million pounds of textiles from U.S. landfills.
By donating
You’re helping the planet and helping someone move forward
Turn shoes and clothing into opportunity
We help people in low-income countries launch and sustain small businesses by turning donated shoes and clothing into lasting livelihoods.
Putting used goods to good use
By collecting unwanted shoes and clothing, we keep usable items in circulation, diverting over 107 million pounds of textiles from U.S. landfills.
Host a shoe drive
Already emptied your own closet and want to do more?
There’s no better feeling than making a positive impact on someone’s life and in the world.
Invite your friends, family, and community to join you by organizing your own shoe drive.
You can also get inspired by real stories like this Boy Scout initiative or a shoe drive in Singapore creating global impact.
Make a bigger impact
Donating shoes is just one way to help. You can also explore other ways to give back and support communities in need.
Learn how to help a homeless person or find out how to help flood victims.
To make your donations even more effective, review which items are the best to donate to charity.
Sustainable choices start with you
Making the decision to donate shoes helps reduce environmental impact and supports a circular economy.
You can also find creative ways to upcycle your shoes or learn more about shoe recycling to keep materials in use longer.
If you are unsure what to do with older footwear, explore options for unused pairs.
Real impact, real change
Every pair of shoes you donate helps create opportunity, dignity, and hope.
Discover how a pair of shoes can change a child’s future and see why your contribution matters.
If you are ready to take the next step, it is now easier than ever to get started.
FAQ
You have questions, and we have answers
If you're looking to donate shoes or learn more about how you can support our mission, you've come to the right place.
Can I donate a single shoe?
Yes, we do accept mismatched shoes and single shoe donations from individuals. We also work with our footwear brand partners to pair their singles, samples, and more. If you are a brand partner, please contact [email protected] for more information.
What does gently used mean?
We accept 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 use them!
How can I donate shoes to Soles4Souls?
You can donate your shoes at any of our drop off locations, ship them directly, or bring smaller donations to participating retail locations.
What types of shoes can I donate to Soles4Souls?
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.
How does donating shoes to Soles4Souls help others?
When you donate shoes to Soles4Souls, you are directly contributing to our mission of turning shoes and clothing into opportunity. We provide relief through shoe distribution to those in need and create jobs in developing countries through our micro-enterprise program. Your generosity helps us continue our work in providing shoes, creating jobs, and offering relief in times of need. Thank you for your support!
How do footwear and apparel brands or retailers request a tax receipt for their donation?
If your brand or retail company has donated product and requires a tax receipt, please complete this form
How can footwear and apparel brands or retailers submit details about a potential product donation?
If your company has a donation, please complete this form once all details are available.
How do I submit information on my donation after donating shoes?
If you collected used shoes through a shoe drive, please submit your donor information using our our digital donor form.
How can my footwear or apparel brand/retail company partner with Soles4Souls?
If you’re interested in partnering with us, please contact our Corporate Partnerships team at: [email protected]
Can S4S provide a dollar value of my used shoe/clothing donation for tax purposes?
Unfortunately, the IRS rules around this are very strict and do not allow us, the nonprofit, to place a value on your donations. It is up to the donor to assign a value to the product that they are donating.
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