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National shoe drive
J Marie Premium Sneakers National Shoe Drive
Give shoes.Grow impact.
Join the National Shoe Drive and help keep gently used footwear out of landfills while supporting communities in South America, Africa, and neighborhoods closer to home.
Start a Shoe Drive ↗♻ Fight fast fashion • Give shoes a second life • Build stronger communities ♻
01 / The Mission
Small steps can create a world of change.
J Marie Premium Sneakers is a slow-fashion, sustainability-minded brand. Through the J Marie Premium Sneakers National Shoe Drive, gently used shoes are collected, sorted, cleaned, and redistributed—reducing waste while creating access and opportunity for underserved communities.
Restore
Collected shoes are sorted and cleaned so they can continue their journey instead of entering a landfill.
Redistribute
Footwear reaches underserved communities and entrepreneurs through trusted distribution partners.
02 / Choose Your Impact
Choose your J Marie shoe drive.
Choose the drive that best matches the shoes your community can collect. Each option has its own accepted shoe types, minimum collection goal, and fundraising potential.
Raise $1,100+
Athletic Drive
Minimum: 700 pairs
Condition: New or lightly used, with no rips or tears.
Accepted: Athletic shoes, work boots, and sturdy outdoor boots such as hiking boots.
Raise $600+
Mixed Drive
Minimum: 1,500 pairs
Condition: New or lightly used, with no rips or tears.
Accepted: Sandals, slip-ons, sneakers, flats, and boots. No slippers or heels.
03 / Support From Start to Finish
We help you run the drive.
Promote
Receive coordinator support, personalized flyers and social posts, video guidance, and possible local press outreach.
Ship Free
Once you meet the requirements, pickup is scheduled. Shipping is free, and eligible packaging costs are reimbursed when receipts are provided.
Get Paid
After the shoes arrive and are processed, your fundraising payment is typically mailed within two weeks.
Fundraising totals are estimates based on the published program guidelines and may vary. Final eligibility, shoe acceptance, pickup, reimbursement, and payment details are confirmed by your fundraising coordinator.
04 / Why It Matters
From fast fashion to lasting social impact.
Fast fashion encourages overconsumption and creates enormous waste through rapid production cycles, disposable materials, and short product lifespans. Shoe drives offer a practical alternative: divert usable footwear from landfills, make quality shoes more accessible, and inspire communities to take part in a more sustainable future.
National Shoe Drive Application
Bring the drive to your community.
Tell us about your organization, fundraising goal, preferred drive type, location, and timeline.