For many Todd County students, the start of a new school year will come with something many children take for granted — a brand-new pair of properly fitting athletic shoes.
Families filled the Todd County Central High School gymnasium Saturday for the fourth annual “Happy Feet” shoe distribution. This event has quickly become a cherished back-to-school tradition in Todd County.
Hosted by the Todd County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers (FRYSC), this year’s event provided 205 pairs of new athletic shoes to students identified through the school system as being in need. While many families attended the event in person, additional shoes were distributed through the FRYSC to students who were unable to attend…