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San Leandro 'New Shoes' Fundraiser Supports Students

The San Leandro Unified School District seeks donations from the local community for their "#NewShoesForSchool Drive" for students.

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A shoe drive is underway in San Leandro, with donations going toward new shoes for kindergarten through 12th grade students.
A shoe drive is underway in San Leandro, with donations going toward new shoes for kindergarten through 12th grade students. (JL Odom / Patch)

SAN LEANDRO, CA — The San Leandro Unified School District is asking for donations for their shoe drive to support students, school officials shared Friday.

The 11th annual “#NewShoesForSchool Drive” — currently underway — is a community-wide effort that raises funds to take San Leandro Unified students shopping for new shoes. Community members have until this Friday to donate.

The “New Shoes” drive, founded and organized by former San Leandro City Council Member Lee Thomas, specifically supports youth in-need from kindergarten through 12th grade.

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All donations are tax-deductible, school officials noted.

The QR code in the below flyer can be used to donate to the drive.

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For more information about the “#NewShoesForSchool Drive,” contact Lee Thomas at 415-722-5789 or email newshoesforschooldrive@gmail.com

(Courtesy of the San Leandro Unified School District)

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