The students of the Francis C. Hammond middle schools are participating in a shoe-collection community service project through November 10. As part of the project, Sole4Souls, Inc. will collect worn footwear to help provide assistance to people in need, whether they are victims of natural disaster or subject to living in extreme poverty.

Organizers said the charity can use each and every pair to make a real difference in someones life and estimates indicate that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unused shoes lying in their closets. Donations can be made at the campuss drop boxes.