Struggling families in need of footwear for the upcoming school year may be in luck.
Free Shoes For Kids, sponsored by the Iola Nazarene Ladies Ministry, will distribute the shoes Saturday morning at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1235 N. Walnut St.
The distribution runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
Organizer Mickey Kinzle said any family in need is welcome. No proof of income is required.
“Just show up,” she said.
Dozens of shoes have been collected.
Leftovers will be kept in storage in case of emergencies throughout the upcoming school year.
Kinzle said an honor system is preferred so that only families in need take advantage.
“We certainly don’t want somebody claiming 15 pairs of shoes,” Kinzle said. “We want those who need the shoes to get them.”
