Back-to-School Shoe Give Away
 
 
 


In St. Louis County alone, approximately 5,300 kids under the age of 18 are living in poverty (Minnesota
Compass, 2020). This is often perceived as a household's inability to meet food and housing needs.
However, families have many other needs that are frequently overlooked, such as clothing and shoes. In
2021, we provided 310 pairs of shoes and 1,550 pairs of socks to our community members.
 
According to the Foot & Ankle Institute, sixty-five percent (65%) of kids wear the wrong size shoes.
Wearing the wrong size shoes can impact a kid's ability to be mobile and exercise, potentially resulting in
short to long-term physical implications.
 
Shoes that are too small can cause pain, discomfort, nerve damage, and deformities. Shoes that are too
big may cause overuse of foot muscles in attempts to maintain stability, which can be dangerous and
result in unnecessary falls. Worn out shoes elevate the risk for heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, ankle
sprains, and stress fractures. Further, it may prevent kids from playing, spending time with their peers,
and participating in activities, which may impact their mental health.
 
Register Here
 
When?
9 am -1 pm Monday August 29, 2022 and 2 pm – 6 pm Wednesday August 31, 2022
 
Where?
AEOA Central Office Building Basement Conference Room in Virginia (702 3rd Ave S)



Make a monetary donation online at: www.givemn.org/AEOAb2s2022

 
Mail check donation to or drop off shoes at:
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency
Attn: Planning
702 3rd Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
For questions or more information, please call (218)749-2912