The African American Celebration Parade Committee hosted its 22nd annual Back-to-School Shoe Giveaway, providing free shoes to children in Shreveport. The event took place at the Walmart Supercenter on Pines Road, where students ages 6 to 20 were invited to pick out a new pair of shoes.

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Volunteers helped each child find the right size and style before leaving with their new footwear. Soon-to-be fourth grader Kingston Bandy said he knew exactly what he wanted: black shoes that would go with any outfit. Bandy expressed his gratitude, saying he was excited and thankful to the community.

Barbara Norton, founder of the African American Celebration Parade Committee, said seeing the children’s excitement and renewed confidence makes the event worthwhile. Since its inception, the committee has provided more than 36,000 pairs of new shoes to children throughout the community.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.