The 8th annual shoes and socks drive led by Pasco County Government and Constitutional offices worked together to collect footwear for kids in Pasco County Schools through October 11, 2023. They collected and donated 3,198 pairs of shoes and 5,923 socks, which were all given to local students and families in need.

“It’s not just about providing a new pair of shoes and socks to each child in need,” said Pasco County Support Services Director Paula Baracaldo. “It’s about giving them a sense of dignity and security. It’s about enabling Pasco County school children to focus on things other than basic needs.”

In 2022, they collected nearly 3,000 pairs of shoes and more than 5,000 pairs of socks! Since 2016, the ‘Two Good Soles’ event has collected 15,142 pairs of shoes and 39,762 pairs of socks. Social workers distribute the items to Pasco students.