2026 Shoes for Students Program

Our Shoes for Students program will be held this year on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

To participate in this program, your student must attend Bedford County Public Schools in grades K-12 (including Head Start). 

Eligibility screenings* for this program will be held at the Christmas Station on:

  • Saturday, July 11th, 2026, between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 16th, 2026, between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

*Families with children who were served during the 2025 Christmas Program (CSX) must attend a screening to register for this program.

*Families with children who were not served during the 2025 Christmas Program (CSX) must attend a screening and bring the following documentation.

Parents/Legal Guardians need to bring the following documentation when applying:

  • Photo ID (of the parent/legal guardian) (ID must also be brought to the event)
  • A recent pay stub or other income verification showing monthly income
  • Child’s birth certificate or insurance card
  • Proof of child custody may be required
  • Proof of school enrollment (a report card or letter/email from the school). If the child is home-schooled, bring documentation that the child is registered with Bedford County Schools as a home-schooled student.

*Be sure to measure your child’s feet! Shoes cannot be exchanged.