The Margaret Jane Stoker Charitable Trust Warm Hearts & Soles Program

The Margaret Jane Stoker Charitable Trust Warm Hearts & Soles Program helps keep little feet warm all winter long by providing winter boots and coats to elementary school students in Bay County.

Focused on children from Pre-K through 5th grade, this initiative ensures that every child, regardless of income, can walk to school, play outside, and face cold weather with comfort.

Made possible through generous donations and community partnerships with Huntington Bank and LiUNA 1098, Warm Hearts & Soles not only meets a basic need—it also brings dignity, warmth, and joy to families across our county.

Please indicate your child’s sizes in the application.

This program is partnered with

Huntington Bank & LiUNA Local 1098

Registration Begins August 12, 2026

Enrollment Begins

Aug 12, 2026

Enrollment Ends

Sep 14, 2026

This Program is intended for

Students (Pre-K through 5th Grade)

Who Benefits from this Program

Families experiencing financial challenges to alleviate the burden of additional expenses for proper winter attire.

Required Documentation

Proof of Bay County Residential Address is required, Proof of Need is required

For more assistance contact

Karen Jarmer

this program is sponsored in part by

how united way supports this Program

United Way of Bay County plays a role in securing funding through local donors and key stakeholders in the community. They also coordinate volunteers to shop individually for all of the applicants and distribute the boots to participants.

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