Nonprofit Sole Scholars Announces Back-to-School Sneaker …

The New Jersey-based non-profit organization Sole Scholars has announced its latest back-to-school sneaker giveaway taking place in Pleasantville, NJ, on Saturday.

The organization, which longtime sneaker fan Darryl Glover founded, will provide students in New Jersey’s Title I low-income school districts with school supplies, scholarships, motivational activities, and, of course, sneakers.

Sole Scholars confirmed that in 2024, the event had 50 volunteers and was able to provide 200 pairs of sneakers and 500 backpacks to students. This year, the organization is expected to give away 1,000 pairs of sneakers.

“Sneakers saved my life. Kids going to school in underfunded cities need creative and unique support structures to chase their dreams. It’s a different game for them, and we’ve got to level the playing field,” Glover said in the press release for the event.

The latest Sole Scholars giveaway will take place tomorrow, Aug. 23, at the WinSan Center on New Rd in New Jersey from 11 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET.