Many Torontonians are embracing the spirit of recycling gently used clothing, furniture, and household goods. But do you donate your used shoes or just throw them out? Would you donate your old shoes if you knew where to bring them? Nike used to have a program for recycling old sneakers that disappeared about a year ago. If you have been looking for a place to donate your old shoes in Toronto, your search is over.

Ron White, of Ron White Shoes wants you to donate the shoes that you would have otherwise tossed away with the trash. Many years ago he noticed a homeless man with his feet hanging out of his shoes. Instead of turning away and pretending that he didn’t see, Mr. White decided to take action. He began by asking his customers to donate the old shoes that were going to throw away. In the last 11 years Mr. White has collected and distributed over 14,000 pairs of shoes. All of the shoes and boots that are donated are cleaned, sorted, packaged and sent to charities so that they can be appropriately distributed. Your simple act of kindness can make a huge difference in the life of someone in need. Bravo Mr. Ron White! Let this be a call to action to all of the other shoe retailers in Toronto. And for all of you shoppers, the next time that you are buying a pair of shoes or boots, ask the store manager if they have a similar program. If they say no, ask why not.

The 12th Annual Shoe Drive for the Homeless is now taking place at all Ron White shoe stores. Mr. White’s goal is to collect 2,000 pairs of shoes this year. Let’s make sure that he meets or exceeds his goal this year.

Follow the link below for the location of all Ron White stores.
Ron White Stores