Winter donation drive expands to year-round shoe drive
Outside Brands collected more than 500 jackets and nearly 125 pairs of shoes during its annual winter donation drive, company officials said.
The 2026 Recycle Your Jacket & Shoes initiative was held Jan. 17–31 and invited community members to donate gently used cold-weather gear. In addition to jackets and shoes, the drive collected two boxes of winter accessories, including hats and gloves.
The effort took place during a period of unusually cold temperatures in the region, increasing the demand for winter clothing among local assistance organizations.
“This initiative has always been about stewardship—caring for each other, caring for our environment, and caring for the gear we use to experience the outdoors,” said Mike Overton, founder and chief executive officer of Outside Brands. “We are deeply grateful for the generosity shown this year. And with the clear need and response around footwear, we’re excited to announce that we will now be collecting gently used shoes year-round.”
Donations are accepted at the company’s three retail locations: Outside Hilton Head at 50 Shelter Cove Lane in The Plaza at Shelter Cove; Outside Palmetto Bluff at 37 Boat House St. at Wilson Landing; and Outside Savannah at 300 W. River St. in the Plant Riverside District.
Company officials said cold-weather clothing remains among the most requested items by service organizations in the South Carolina
Lowcountry and coastal Georgia. The newly announced year-round shoe collection program is intended to extend the impact of the winter drive beyond the seasonal campaign.
Founded in 1979 as a windsurfing school, Outside Brands has expanded into outdoor recreation, retail and destination management services in the Lowcountry and coastal Georgia.
More information is available at www.outsidebrands.com.
