Shoe Donations for the DeKalb Community Cleat Closet are Being Accepted through April 3

Shoe donations for the DeKalb Community Cleat Closet are being accepted through April 3.

The Community Cleat Closet is a donation and trade-in program for new and gently used soccer cleats. The initiative was created as a group project for the DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy and is now led by DeKalb County United.

Many families face high costs each season, especially as young athletes quickly outgrow their shoes. The Community Cleat Closet’s goal is to create a sustainable solution by providing an opportunity for families to receive quality, lightly-used cleats at no cost, ensuring everyone has access to quality footwear free of charge.

Totes are located throughout the DeKalb and Sycamore area to accept gently-used soccer cleats of all sizes through April 3. Current drop-off locations include: DeKalb Rec Center, Sycamore Park District, Culver’s of Sycamore, Hy-Vee, Kunes Chrysler and Heartland Bank on Fourth Street in DeKalb.

Cleats will be distributed from 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday, April 12 at DeKalb High School. Anyone who has a need will be eligible for shoes on a first come, first serve basis, depending on inventory available.

For more information or to see the Community Cleat Closet’s Amazon wishlist, visit www.dkcunited.com, email DKCU.ccc@gmail.com, or visit DeKalb Community Cleat Closet on Facebook and Instagram.