Each child who receives shoes will also receive a brand-new outfit and underwear and a Health Fair will be held during the event featuring free haircuts and more!
Applications will be accepted on this page from July 5- July 20, 2023 for Muskingum County students in pre-K – 12th grade.
If you do not have access to the internet, you may call (740) 452-7510, Monday – Thursday between 9am-4pm.
Distribution will take place at Secrest Auditorium by appointment ONLY on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
If you would like to volunteer, (740) 452-7510.
Imagine over 30,000 pairs of sneakers in all sizes and colors. That’s the number of shoes Lace Up for Kids has provided to area kids in the past 33 years. Again, this year Wendy’s, WHIZ Media Group, and ECM are partnering to help area kids start the school year off on the right foot.
| Office | Monday – Thursday | 9:00AM – 4:30PM |
| Donations Accepted | Monday – Thursday | 9:00AM – NOON |
| Food Pantry | Monday – Thursday Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | 9:00AM – 11:45AM 1:00PM – 3:00PM |
| Food Pantry Donations | Monday – Thursday | 9:00AM – 11:45AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| Emergency Relief | Monday – Thursday | 9:00AM – 1:00PM |
| Eastside's Essentials | Monday – Thursday | 9:00AM – NOON |
| Eastside's Essentials Donations | Monday – Thursday | 9:00AM – NOON 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| Youth Program | ||
| School Year | Monday – Thursday | 2:30PM – 6:00PM |
| Summer | Monday – Thursday | 9:00AM – 2:00PM |
Eastside Community Ministry Will Be Closed The Following Holidays This Year
| Monday, May 27, 2024 | Memorial Day |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | Juneteenth |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 2, 2024 | Labor Day |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | Thanksgiving Eve |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving |
| Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day (observance) |