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Shoe Sensation, a regional chain of name brand family shoe stores, is hosting its 9th annual “Socks for Troops” fundraiser in all of their 240+ retail locations, including Great Bend. Last year, Shoe Sensation collected over 50,000 pairs of socks and hopes to continue the success of the program in 2024.
This year, each store will be collecting socks for active-duty military personnel and/or local veterans in their communities. Shoe Sensation will have military approved socks for customers to purchase and donate in-store. Customers will receive 20% off socks purchased for a donation. Shoe Sensation locations will also serve as a drop off point for customers to bring in new socks they have collected on their own.
“It has been a tough year for everyone in our communities. This is no exception for the country's military personnel. A small gesture can go a long way in providing them with comfort during the holidays. We appreciate the sacrifices of our armed forces and their families make in their personal lives to protect our safety and our countries interests. This is one way we can show our appreciation to the men and women who serve in our armed forces and to our Veterans that have served our country,” said David Bateman, Community Connections Director and creator of the Socks for Troops program for Shoe Sensation.
“Socks for Troops” started Nov. 1 and Shoe Sensation will continue collecting socks until Dec. 31, 2024.
Socks will be donated to this local organization: VETERANS OF FORIEGN AFFAIRS c/o VFW POST #3111
Socks can be dropped off at the Shoe Sensation located here: 3407 10th ste. B, GREAT BEND, KS 67530