Once again, the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office is participating in the new shoes and socks collection campaign, “Two Good Soles,” to assist local students and families in need.
A collaborative effort between Pasco County government and the school district, the campaign is in its fourth year, and is looking to collect as many new pairs of shoes and socks as possible.
Shoes are primarily needed at the middle and high school levels, although shoes for elementary school students will also be accepted.
The school district reports that the sizes most in need are children’s shoe sizes 9 and higher, adult shoes of all sizes, and socks of all sizes.
It is recommended that sneakers, shoes and socks be of a neutral color, but all new donation items will be accepted.
The campaign will not accept flip-flops or open-toe shoes.
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano said, in a release, “It is heartbreaking to know that children come to school without socks or shoes in good repair,” and he encourages everyone who is able, to stop by one of the offices to leave a donation.
The tax collector’s office locations will be the collection sites for donations between now and Oct. 25.
For office locations, visit PascoTaxes.com.
For information on the “Two Good Soles” campaign, call Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, at (727) 847-8179.
Published August 21, 2019
