Sheffield Wednesday’s Community programme is set to launch the new ‘Free-Kicks’ campaign, this Monday.
The new initiative will allow people to exchange used footwear for money, with funds being provided to asylum seekers.
Paul Hebda, Owls Community Manager, believes the campaign will create “a positive change”.
“It is so important for us as a club to look after our community, and this new campaign can give the chance for marginalised individuals to make a change on and off the pitch.
“Footwear is a luxury in football which is taken for granted. Some people have it far worse, and we need to give them opportunities”.
Chelsea and England football star, Cole Palmer, joins a partnership with the Yorkshire outfit, alongside the Premier League and Cif cleaning company, which will feature a new building being opened next to the SWFC Club shop.
In a UK wide study, Cif found that 98% per cent of community sports group leaders agree that the cost of new footballing equipment is a cost-of-living challenge for their families.
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