We’re just getting started
Since 2006, together with our partners and donors, we’ve created 1000s of jobs in 53 countries on 5 continents.
Thank you for taking a step toward opportunity
Your Sneaker Giveback Kit will be on its way soon — keep an eye on your inbox, we’ll email you when your kit ships (7-10 days), plus updates about your impact and stories from the entrepreneurs you’re helping.
Once your kit arrives, you’ll be ready to fill it up and send your sneakers on a journey that changes lives.
Gather your new or gently used sneakers — all sizes welcome!
Once full, take your bag to your nearest FedEx location — shipping is completely free.
Your sneakers will help small business owners in low-income countries earn income, support their families, and divert shoes from landfills.
Gather your new or gently used sneakers — all sizes welcome!
Once full, take your bag to your nearest FedEx location — shipping is completely free.
Your sneakers will help small business owners in low-income countries earn income, support their families, and divert shoes from landfills.
To make sure you receive a tax acknowledgment letter, please take a quick moment to complete our Digital Donor Form with donation details.
It only takes a minute — and helps us track your impact!
Your generosity is already creating change. See how your sneakers will empower entrepreneurs and protect the planet using our Impact Calculator.
While every pair of shoes creates opportunity, sneakers go even further.
New or gently used sneakers (adult and kids’ sizes)
Dress shoes, heels, boots, cleats, sandals, or damaged shoes
While every pair of shoes creates opportunity, sneakers go even further.
While every pair of shoes creates opportunity, sneakers go even further.
New or gently used sneakers (adult and kids’ sizes)
Dress shoes, heels, boots, cleats, sandals, or damaged shoes
Extends life of sneakers by 15+ months.
80% of entrepreneurs assumed at least one community leadership role.
92% improved family health and nutrition.
Extends life of sneakers by 15+ months.
80% of entrepreneurs assumed at least one community leadership role.
92% improved family health and nutrition.
“As a result of selling shoes, I get the chance to live in my own home”
Brice Jemima - Haiti
“As a result of selling shoes, I get the chance to live in my own home”
Brice Jemima - Haiti
“As a result of selling shoes, I get the chance to live in my own home”
Brice Jemima - Haiti
Since 2006, together with our partners and donors, we’ve created 1000s of jobs in 53 countries on 5 continents.
“As a result of selling shoes, I get the chance to live in my own home”
Brice Jemima - Haiti
“As a result of selling shoes, I get the chance to live in my own home”
Brice Jemima - Haiti
Have other kinds of shoes — or live outside California?
You can still make a difference!
At this time, the Sneaker GiveBack Kit is only available to California residents.
New or gently used sneakers of any size (no cleats, heels, or sandals).
Your $20 gift helps fuel this initiative! It covers a portion of shipping & logistics and ensures we can continue offering the Sneaker Giveback Kit as a sustainable way to create opportunity and reduce waste. In return, you'll receive the kit and a prepaid label to send your sneakers back to us.
Please allow 7–10 business days for delivery
They’re distributed through our 4Opportunity program, helping entrepreneurs around the world build small businesses.
Absolutely! Once you’ve shipped your first kit, you can request another with this link.
Each kit holds about 15–20 pairs, depending on size.
Post your kit, your sneakers, your story and tag us @Soles4Souls using #SneakerGiveBack
Every $20 provides one brand-new pair of shoes for a student in need.