Donate Shoes to Help Youth, Teens

Lexington High School and the Lexington Technology Center are partnering with Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputies and others to collect new pairs of athletic shoes in youth and teen sizes.

All shoes received will go to Samaritan’s Feet, a nonprofit organization that provides shoes to children worldwide who are in need of assistance.

Citizens can donate new pairs of athletic shoes at the following sheriff’s department and Lexington One facilities through March 24:

• Lexington County James R. Metts Law Enforcement Complex
• Lexington High School
• Lexington Technology Center, 2421 Augusta Highway
• North Region Service Center, 111 Lincreek Drive, Columbia
• South Region Service Center, 102 Airport Road, Pelion
• West Region Headquarters, 4079-B Augusta Highway, Gilbert

Code Enforcement Officer Ty Haigler is coordinating the participation of the sheriff’s department in the shoe drive for Samaritan’s Feet. Citizens who have questions concerning the shoe drive for Samaritan’s Feet can contact Haigler on his cell phone at 803-223-1776.