A pair of Stand4 donation socks being handed over

Changing the world one sock at a time

Every pair does more than keep your feet warm. Through Buy 1, Give 1, every purchase helps provide warmth to people experiencing homelessness.

Pairs donated so farNext stop: 1,000,000
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01Why socks?

Socks are one of the most requested, but least-donated essentials in shelters.

People experiencing homelessness outdoors

People give coats, blankets and clothing. Socks get overlooked, which is exactly why they’re the most requested item by homeless shelters.

Life outdoors needs warmth.

People experiencing homelessness spend much of their time outdoors, so warmth and thickness matter more than in an ordinary sock.

Small problems don’t stay small.

Without regular access to washing facilities or medical care, a minor infection can quickly become a serious problem.

02What we do

Buy 1, Give 1. Specially designed for the need.

With every pair you buy, we donate a pair of purpose-made socks to someone experiencing homelessness. Developed using feedback from shelters and charities, they’re designed around the realities of life without a home.

A pair of purpose-made donation socks

Antibacterial treatment

Reduces risk of infection, odor and bacteria build-up. Critical without regular access to washing facilities.

Dark, practical colors

Stay presentable longer, need less frequent washing, and protect dignity. A small detail that makes a big difference.

Reinforced seams, heel and toe

Extend lifespan and minimize visible wear under daily, sustained use.

Thick, season-appropriate knit

Built for warmth when most of the day is spent outdoors, whatever the weather.

From your cart to their feet.

Stacked pairs of donation socks
1

You buy a pair.

We match every pair sold with a donation pair. No complicated process. No minimum spend.

Boxes of donation socks ready to be allocated
2

We make and allocate.

Donation socks are made in specialist sock factories from quality, ethically sourced materials. We collect them ourselves and allocate every pair.

Donation partners receiving socks
3

Partners hand them out.

Trusted shelters, charities and community groups put each pair directly on the feet of the people who need it most.

The partners who put socks on feet.

Together, we help put socks on feet and make a lasting impact.

The Whitechapel Centre ShowerBox ROJ Women’s Association Refuge Lotus House The Joy of Sox ClwydAlyn
Our volunteers have remarked about the wonderful quality of your socks and we are most grateful to have received them.
Nancy Costello
Joy of Sox
Your generosity provides life changing sanctuary and supportive services that help them heal, learn, grow and thrive on every level.
Ranya Marrakchi
Lotus House
Made responsibly

A business for good, all the way down.

B Corp certified

High social and environmental performance standards, transparency and accountability.

Sedex audited

Our supply chain is independently verified for ethical practices and fair working conditions.

Certified materials

OEKO-TEX yarns, Responsible Wool Standard wool, FSC certified recyclable labels.

Compostable mailers

100% home compostable. About 6 months to decompose, versus roughly 15 years for plastic.