Shoe Giveaway Provides Back-to-School Shoes for McCulloch County Students

*Members of Grace United Methodist Church, Brady, TX. | Photo courtesy of Grace UMC.*

BRADY, Texas – A total of 137 pairs of shoes were purchased on August 8 and 9 for families participating in the Second Annual Grace United Methodist Church Shoe Giveaway. The event is a way for us to show the love of Christ to our community and we want students to be able to pick out any pair of shoes they want”, said Pastor Cynthia “Bun” Jackson. She added,“a new pair of shoes might not seem like a big deal, but to a young person that needs them, it can mean a world of difference.”

The Pastor expressed thanks and appreciation to The McCulloch County Resource Center and The McCulloch County Hunger Coalition whose personnel contacted their client lists to participate in the shoe give away.

Pastor Bun also said, “We are especially grateful to the Brady Walmart Super Center manager, Maria Bickett and all the Walmart Associates who helped us set up and ensure such a large selection of shoes from which to choose. We want to thank the many people who stopped by the table and gave donations to our project. Lastly, I would like to thank the members of Grace United Methodist Church who gave of their time to staff the tables and help with check-out from the store. Without each person’s help, this mission and ministry would not be the success it is.”