School Shoes Program

Thank you for your interest. Applications for the 2024 School Shoes Program are now closed.

The School Shoes program is one of PIN’s signature annual programs, supporting children attending school in Delaware County between the ages of 4-18. In 2023, more than 650 local students received $40 vouchers to help supply them with shoes for the school year.

The program began in 1999 when a group of churches in Delaware County collected money through various special offerings. Donations that first year allowed PIN to purchase several dozen pairs of shoes at retail price from a local store. The program has grown from a few dozen to funding 650 pairs in 2024.

When a child can go to school prepared with a new pair of shoes, it increases his/her chances for success.  Parents have told us numerous times that if it weren’t for this program, their child would have gone without this critical “step” to start the year off right.

An application and approval are required for School Shoes participants; please read below for program qualifications. Distribution of School Shoe vouchers will take place jointly with the United Way’s Supplies for Scholars. We encourage you to register for the United Way’s program as well, which provides essential school items for the year. Supplies for Scholars is a separate program and requires a separate registration from PIN’s School Shoes.

PIN’s goal is to maintain and increase our reach and level of impact on local students and their families. To help this program and support our students in the coming years, you can visit our donation page to commit a gift today.

Program Qualifications

This School Shoes program is open to students aged 4-18 residing and attending school in Delaware County. Students must live in a household at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines to be eligible. Students of all Delaware County districts are eligible to apply.

Applicants must provide photo ID as well as ID for all children on the application. Children’s ID can include birth certificate, insurance card, school ID, Social Security card, or State ID.

A completed application and approval for School Shoe vouchers is required. Distribution for vouchers is held jointly with the United Way’s Supplies for Scholars.

Thank you to our outstanding sponsors!

Curious how to become a sponsor of our School Shoes program?
Contact Mallory at msribanditmongkol@delawarepeopleinneed.org or (740)363-6284 ext. 6.