While donating footwear is our mission, we’re dedicated to helping others in any way we can.
We created our own winter care bags, which were first distributed during the winter of 2023-2024.
We decided that even though a warm pair of boots goes a long way during the cold New England winter, there was more we could do. Inspired by others who also want to give back, we created our very own winter care bags for those in need; those who might not have a safe, warm roof over their head while the snow is falling down.
Each care bag included several new pairs of socks, several hats, scarves, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, and other toiletries in waterproof bags, with options available for both men and women—along with a sweet note inside.
Shaping Soles drove around Springfield and Enfield handing out bags to folks on street corners, red lights, and stop signs. With leftover bags, we headed to Worcester with the same goal. After once again going through the city finding those who might need a care bag, any further leftover bags went to Behavior Health Network’s Phoenix House and AIDS Project Worcester.
While in Worcester, a caring individual notified us of several folks who needed a care bag—we gladly obliged in assisting them and were inspired by their passion to help others. The individual also bought a trunk-full of brand new blankets from Walmart for us to give out; the extras also went to the AIDS Project.
