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Bakman Elemetary

Fresno, Visalia shoe drops benefit more than 1,300 kids

Children in Fresno and Visalia got early Christmas presents courtesy of FPU and friends.

Volunteers distributed more than 700 pairs of shoes and socks December 13 at Bakman Elementary, Fresno, and 626 pair December 8 at Houston Elementary, Visalia. “We call it Soled Out for Kids,” said Joan Minasian, director of community development at FPU and “shoe drop” organizer.

Other partners were KDUV 88.9 Christian radio, Neighborhood Church and The Word Community Church.