Socks 4 Souls Canada
​is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to contributing warmth, comfort, dignity, mobility and health to homeless people by providing them with new clean socks.
​ We recognize the importance of good foot health and how it can impact one's ability to seek food, shelter, medical care and other social services.
Why are socks so important?
  • Socks are the most needed but least donated item of clothing to homeless shelters.  
  • Over 20% of medical problems experienced by homeless people are related to foot care.
  • New socks minimize the possibility of frostbite, and reduce the risk of cellulitis, impetigo, fungal infection, trench foot and skin breakdown. ​​
  • Since walking is the primary form of transportation for homeless people, good foot care allows them better access food, shelter, medical and housing services. 
What type of socks are needed?
We accept NEW socks, and prefer that they be adult, male, cotton socks. These are the most versatile and requested by organizations that serve homeless people.
How can I help?
where do the socks go?
The socks get distributed to homeless shelters, out of the cold programs and other organizations that support homeless people. The distribution area originated in Toronto, and has grown into the Southwestern Ontario region. Our goal is to become a national organization distributing socks across Canada.
how do i request socks to donate?
If you are an organization that supports homeless people, you can submit a request. We ask that you make every effort to pick up the socks as our distribution network is limited. 
Why are so many socks needed?
Since laundry facilities are not typically available, multiple pairs of socks are required over the course of a year.

Recent Events

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5th Sock Sorting Event​

"Catching up at work after the holiday season, I saw a post for a company volunteer opportunity at the Socks 4 Souls Canada sorting event.  The company I work for is always looking for volunteer opportunities.  We strive to give back to the communities we live in.  It also allows our employees to become more social outside workplace, team build, and help those less fortunate than us, all at the same time.  It’s a win-win situation!  The sorting event was great fun.  We surprised ourselves how much we could accomplish as a team.  At the end of the event, Socks 4 Souls encouraged us to take some socks to distribute to those in need closer to home.  One of my co-workers did so. She handed out socks to a person near a highway on-ramp and someone sitting on the ground in the cold outside a fast food restaurant, just to name a few.  

2nd Sock Distribution Event

She was so inspired, she started a sock drive at work! It’s truly a wonderful thing, where a simple thing like socks, can give hope, open your heart, be kind and inspire others to do the same." Mareeza M
Indie 88's Josie Dye Show: Socks for the Streets Campaign
November 12-December 15, 2018
Last year, The Josie Dye Show and Socks4Souls Canada teamed up during the holiday season and collected thousands of new, warm socks from the good people of the GTA.  This year, we want to do it again!
 
Indie 88 is proud to present the Josie Dye Show’s Socks for the Streets. The Josie Dye Show would like to make sure that each and every one of these 7,000 people have warm feet this holiday season. With the full weight of Indie88 behind them, The Josie Dye Show is now initiating the second annual Socks for the Streets campaign to raise 50,000 pairs of socks before Christmas.
Thanks to the generosity of Indie 88's listeners, Josie Dye's Socks for the Streets Campaign raised over
pairs of socks that will provide comfort & warmth to the thousands of people who are homeless this winter. 

Corporate Supporters & Initiatives
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In 2008, Heat Holders were became the warmest thermal sock in the world. For our 10th Anniversary, we have committed to continually help those in need with the Make Life Warmer Project. ​
At Sparkrock we are inspired by how our customers make the world a better place and believe that collectively we can create a "spark" for the greater good.   We have committed to to donating one pair socks for every pair of spark socks that we send to new and prospective clients. Please support our initiative by making a monetary donation.