XPO Supports Soles4Souls with Third Annual Shoe Drive

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XPO (NYSE: XPO) has initiated its third annual Soles4Souls shoe drive, running until December 31. The initiative aims to collect new and gently used shoes, with 142 US locations designated as donation points. XPO will transport the donated shoes for distribution. The company has pledged a cash donation for each pair collected. This campaign supports Soles4Souls’ goal of providing shoes to 1.5 million homeless children in the US. Chief diversity officer LaQuenta Jacobs emphasizes the importance of community contribution through this effort.

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• XPO has launched a charitable shoe drive, enhancing its community engagement.
• The company supports a significant cause by partnering with Soles4Souls to provide shoes to homeless children.

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GREENWICH, Conn. , Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of less-than-truckload transportation in North America, has announced that its third annual Soles4Souls shoe drive is underway and will run through December 31. Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into opportunities for people around the world. 

XPO has designated 142 of its largest US sites to serve as collection points for new or gently used shoes donated by employees and the public. The company will transport the shoes to Soles4Souls for distribution, and has pledged a cash donation for each pair of shoes collected.

LaQuenta Jacobs, XPO’s chief diversity officer and Soles4Souls board member, said, “We launched our shoe drive on Giving Tuesday to call attention to the importance of collective acts of kindness. Soles4Souls has set a goal of providing shoes to a million and a half homeless children in the United States. Our employees want to make their impact as large as possible.”

More information about Soles4Souls is available here.

About XPO

XPO (NYSE: XPO) is one of the largest providers of asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, with proprietary technology that moves goods efficiently through its network. Together with its business in Europe, XPO serves approximately 43,000 shippers with 564 locations and 38,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Media Contact

Karina Frayter
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FAQ

What is the Soles4Souls shoe drive by XPO?

XPO's Soles4Souls shoe drive is a charitable initiative to collect new and gently used shoes, benefiting homeless children in the US, running through December 31.

How can I participate in XPO's shoe drive?

You can participate by donating shoes at any of the 142 designated XPO collection points across the US.

What is the goal of the Soles4Souls campaign?

The goal is to provide shoes to 1.5 million homeless children in the United States.

How long does XPO's shoe drive last?

The shoe drive runs until December 31.