How Students Are Powering Change, One Pair of Socks at a Time

Every year, dozens of schools across the Greater Toronto Area come together for a cause that’s as simple as it is powerful: collecting new socks for people experiencing homelessness.

Through their annual sock drives, students, teachers, and families are helping Socks 4 Souls Canada bring warmth, comfort, and better health to our unhoused neighbours — one pair of socks at a time.

Why Socks Matter

Clean socks are one of the most requested yet least donated items in shelters. For those without stable housing, a new pair of socks can prevent painful foot infections, provide warmth, and restore dignity. It’s a small item that makes a big difference.

By organizing school sock drives, students learn firsthand how small acts of kindness can have an immediate, tangible impact in their community.

How It Works

Running a sock drive is easy, fun, and rewarding. Schools can collect brand-new socks, fundraise online, or do both. Socks 4 Souls Canada provides everything you need — from how-to guides and posters to support from our team.

Real Impact

School sock drives have helped collect thousands of pairs of socks — enough to support 30+ shelters and outreach teams across the GTA for the 2024/2025 winter season. These efforts helped keep thousands of people warm, dry, and healthy through the coldest months of this year.

Get Your School Involved

Whether it’s 100 pairs or 1,000, every contribution matters and makes a difference in someone’s life.

To learn more or sign up your school, click the button below. Together, we can make a lasting difference, one pair of socks at a time.