PHOTO PROVIDED CU-LH student Dayonna Person volunteers in the Boot Room, sorting new socks and books that were donated by the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church Sunshine Club.

LOCK HAVEN — The Shoe Bank is ready for the first boot days!

All eligible families can bring their kids and teens to get a free new pair of boots in November. The boot room is well stocked in all whole sizes and many half sizes and is waiting for you.

Saturday, Nov. 8 is “Just Boots Day.” It’s just for families who have visited the Shoe Bank in August, September or October and aren’t yet eligible to return for new shoes.

Saturday, Nov. 15 is when kids and teens can get both new boots AND shoes. This date is for new families and those who haven’t visited recently.

The Lock Haven Area Shoe Bank is inside Covenant United Methodist Church at 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. It gives free new footwear for tiny feet on up through big teen sizes, plus free new socks, along with books and a sweet treat.

Free new hats, scarves and mittens are also available, now that it’s boot season.

Children and teens up to age 18, or still in high school, are eligible if the family has Compass and if they live anywhere in Clinton County or the Liberty-Curtin Elementary School area. Families who need the service but don’t have Compass may be referred by social agencies, schools, churches, or civic clubs.

Appointments are required, and are available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on both Nov. 8 and Nov. 15. For your time slot, contact Diahann at 814-571-5324 any weekday evening from 7-9 p.m. She will get back to you as she starts building the schedule.

If you cannot make it, please contact her to reschedule, as she keeps a waiting list. You may even contact her on the day of your appointment.

Funding is provided by the Clinton County Community Foundation, an M&T Bank Charitable Foundation grant, civic groups, churches, and individual donors.

For information or to volunteer, email us at lhasb@outlook.com or find us on Facebook.