Shoes for School Kids in Crisis | Virginia Beach News

A massive shoe giveaway in Norfolk helped 175 families send kids back to school—but 65 still went home barefoot. Organized by board member Alfreda Thomas, the event highlighted soaring shoe prices due to tariffs, now costing $30–$75 per pair, forcing parents to choose between uniforms and footwear. With crowds lining up around the library and emotional stories like a boy recognizing her and admitting he didn’t get shoes, Thomas vows to keep fighting for students’ needs. If donations roll in, another giveaway could happen Sunday at Booker T. Washington High School—follow updates on her Facebook page. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7edf9eda0156b4be