Our Impact

Our Impact

Our sock donations extend beyond just individuals. We partner with various organizations, including shelters, youth programs, disaster relief efforts, and those focused on helping adults transition back into society after hardships.

We foster a sense of unity and collaboration through these connections. This allows us to create a network of support that helps us to address broader challenges and make lasting change.

Person sitting outdoors on a light-colored surface, holding a pair of black socks with yellow text reading 'Bon' on the toes, wearing brown pants.

Why Socks?

Socks are the most requested clothing item among nonprofits. They are essential for warmth, comfort, and hygiene, but unlike coats or canned goods, they are rarely donated.

Communities often rely on Bonfolk Giving Good to supply socks, making your support essential in meeting this vital need.

Donated vs. Needed YTD

From January to September, Bonfolk Giving Good has worked tirelessly to get socks to our partners—but the need far outpaces our supply. We must donate 5,000 pairs each month to serve every organization on our waitlist, yet most months we fall short. Your support helps us bridge this gap.

Who do we give to?

  • We provide socks to guests in all types of shelters—emergency, overnight, transitional, and more—ensuring they have clean, warm pairs during their stay.

  • We donate socks to students in need, helping them feel comfortable and confident in the classroom and beyond.

  • We supply outreach workers with socks to distribute directly to unhoused individuals in the community.

  •  We deliver socks to residents in transitional housing programs as they work toward stability and independence.

  • We partner with food distribution sites to include socks alongside essential grocery items for families in need.

  • We donate socks to individuals in recovery programs, supporting their comfort and dignity during treatment.

  • We provide socks to communities affected by natural disasters, offering immediate comfort and warmth in times of crisis.

A colorful, multi-logo graphic featuring the Harry T. Thomson Center logo on the left, various nonprofit and community organization logos, including YMCA, Love My Neighbor Foundation, and Green Light, arranged in horizontal rows.

A few of our nonprofit partners

Kind Words

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Southern Solidarity

“Southern Solidarity and our community LOVE Bonfolk Giving Good socks! Every donation is a time to celebrate. Socks are the number one request from the unhoused community we serve, and Bonfolk Giving Good provides high-quality socks that are comfortable and long-lasting. I get giddy picking up those giant boxes of donated socks, knowing how universally needed and appreciated they are. It’s so special that a local brand is doing such directly impactful work for the community. These donations also free up our budget to supply more food, medical care, hygiene supplies, and housing support. Thank you, Bonfolk Giving Good!”

Meals on PDX

“Socks have been a life-saving addition to our foot care harm reduction program. Because it rains so much here, it isn't uncommon in Portland, OR, for people surviving outside to have to worry about foot disease. Always having socks to offer builds trust in our organization within our communities because they know they can rely on us.”

Harry Tompson Center

“Harry Tompson Center is a grateful partner of Bonfolk Giving Good. HTC specializes in serving the unhoused community by providing essential services like hygiene (showers, restrooms, laundry), healthcare, housing, and hospitality to approximately 5,000 individuals each year. Socks are vital for people experiencing homelessness, and Bonfolk has helped us stay stocked on high-quality quarter-length socks that help our guests stay clean, dry, and hygienic. The team at Bonfolk is so kind and down-to-earth. We love working with them and know that if we’re in a pinch, they’ll help in any way they can. We estimate that Bonfolk has provided ~2,500 pairs of socks to HTC guests every year.”