Shoe Drops

What are Shoe Drops?

Shoe drops are our in-person events, where we work with partners on a specific project and create an experience around their New Shoe Day. Shoe Drops are about creating a lasting memory of receiving that new pair of shoes.

People browsing and shopping at a booth with boxes of Under Armour shoes and Adidas shoes at an outdoor event, with a U-Haul truck in the background.
Children and teenagers participating in a basketball-related activity, some holding a basketball and others standing in line wearing casual clothes and sneakers.
A man kneeling on the floor tying a boy's shoelace while another boy in a red t-shirt and a girl in a green hoodie watch in a school cafeteria, with stacked shoe boxes on a table behind them.
People standing around a table with stacks of orange and black shoe boxes, with some individuals giving thumbs up and smiling at an outdoor event.
Group of children and adults posing together at an event, some holding Nike shoeboxes, in a room with two large digital screens displaying images of a man with a hat and sunglasses.
Group of children and adults holding boxes and a banner celebrating New Shoe Day at an indoor event.
Group of children and a man at a sports stadium, some eating snacks, wearing gray T-shirts with a colorful logo, with water bottles, shoes, and sports gear on the bleachers.

How Do I Explore Creating a Shoe Drop Experience?

If you are a community organization serving youth in Indiana and are interested in partnering with New Shoe Day on a Shoe Drop for the youth in your program, contact us through the button below.

Together, we’ll nail down the details of your event, the shoes and sizes required, and any other details to make it a special experience.

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Shoe Drop FAQs

  • If your organization has a specific group on individuals where you need to provide shoes at a set quantity, a Shoe Drop may be the right fit. When planning a Shoe Drop, we work with partners to gather specific sizes for their program participants and schedule an in-person event to hand out those new shoes to their youth. If you believe your organization may benefit from a Shoe Bank, you can reach out to our team.

  • Shoe Drops can be funded in a number of ways. In our discussions together, we will narrow in on what funding process makes the most sense for your organization. In some instances, community partners will dedicate funds themselves, apply for grants, or co-fund with New Shoe Day. We also bring on partner organizations to support Shoe Drops throughout the community.

  • If your organization needs more than an one-off Shoe Drop event, you may want to explore installing a Shoe Bank at your facility—where we supply a recurring range of shoe sizes so that you can meet the need of any individual in the moment. To learn more about Shoe Pantry, head here.