Shoe donations needed

Online charity ‘GIVIT’ is seeking donations of kids’ shoes after a survey reported the main reason kids miss school in Cairns is due to not having school shoes. GIVIT is a charity that connects people who want to donate, with organisations seeking donations for worthy causes.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the incomes of countless Australian families, many who are reaching out for help from charities for the very first time,” said GIVIT CEO Sarah Tennant.

“In Cairns a pop-up shop, manned by volunteers, provides school uniforms and supplies for kids in families struggling financially at the start of the school year. Donating shoes is not the only way that people can help. Hambledon House Community Centre in Cairns is calling for many ‘Back To School’ items including technology devices, school shoes and gift cards to stationery suppliers.

To see exactly what’s needed and donate, visit www. givit.org.au/back-to-school. There are also ‘Back To School Packs’ ranging from $50 to $500 - providing kids with what they need, from stationery and books to fully personalised school uniforms and laptops. GIVIT coordinated more than 1,000,000 generously donated items for people in need across Australia in 2020.