Lincoln Collects Shoes for People's City Mission

Annual 'Day Without Shoes' campaign aims to provide footwear to those in need.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:03pm

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A highly stylized, abstract image composed of a repeating pattern of a single, iconic shoe silhouette in bright, neon-like colors, conceptually representing a grassroots campaign to collect and distribute footwear to those in need.A community-driven shoe donation drive aims to provide basic necessities and restore dignity for those experiencing homelessness in Lincoln.Lincoln Today

The People's City Mission and Cornhusker Bank are hosting a month-long shoe donation drive in Lincoln, Nebraska called 'A Day Without Shoes Lincoln.' The campaign has collected over 400,000 pairs of shoes for the shelter's guests over the past 15 years, with donations accepted at over 200 locations across the city.

Why it matters

Providing basic necessities like shoes can make a significant difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. The 'Day Without Shoes' initiative raises awareness of this need and encourages the community to contribute what they can.

The details

The People's City Mission and Cornhusker Bank are spearheading the shoe donation drive, with Cornhusker Bank employees even going shoeless in the office to promote the cause. Donations will be distributed to the shelter's guests on April 24.

  • The donation drive runs throughout the month of April 2026.
  • Donations will be distributed on April 24, 2026.

The players

People's City Mission

A homeless shelter in Lincoln, Nebraska that provides food, shelter, and other services to those in need.

Cornhusker Bank

A local bank in Lincoln that is partnering with the People's City Mission to collect shoe donations for the 'Day Without Shoes' campaign.

Pastor Tom

A pastor at the People's City Mission who spoke about the importance of the shoe donation drive.

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What they’re saying

“It's an easy lift you know you can just go into your closet and look at something you're not going to wear anymore and you can make a massive difference in somebody's life... now how easy is that to do?”

— Pastor Tom, Pastor, People's City Mission

The takeaway

This annual shoe donation drive demonstrates how simple acts of community support can have a meaningful impact on those experiencing homelessness. By contributing gently used footwear, Lincoln residents are providing a basic necessity and helping restore dignity to their fellow citizens in need.