On the right foot

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According to the '24/25 South Carolina district headcount of public schools, there were 16,015 children living in poverty in Richland District One and 17,974 in Richland District Two.

Therefore, in partnership with the City of Columbia Mayor's Office, we launched our annual "On the Right Foot: Back-to-School Clothing Drive" on May 29! This vital initiative aims to provide 400 students in Richland School Districts One and Two with essential clothing, shoes, and personal care items before the first day of school in August.

Click here to access the Amazon Wish List.

What’s Needed:

• Clothing & Shoes: 400 pairs of shoes, 2,800 pairs each of socks and underwear, 2,400 shirts, and 1,600 pairs of pants or shorts
• Personal Care Items: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, and shampoo/conditioner sets
• Additional Support: 400 backpacks, books, and stuffed animals
• For Older Students (approx. 150 youth): Deodorant, laundry detergent sheets, and feminine hygiene packs

How You Can Help:

• Donate new clothing or supplies
• Become a drop-off location partner
• Make a financial contribution to help meet remaining needs

Donations Accepted: June 2, 2025 – August 2, 2025

Donation "drop-off" locations:

•  Palmetto Yoga & Wellness:111 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd., Columbia, SC
• CBD Pharmacy of Columbia: 3407 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
• John’s Episcopal Church: 2827 Wheat St., Columbia, SC (Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday)
• City Hall – City of Columbia: 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
• Family Promise of the Midlands: 1333 Omarest Dr., Columbia, SC 29210 (Open 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday)
• Richland County Sheriff Department:  5623 Two Notch Road

Click here to access the Amazon Wish List.

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