Shoe collection to benefit needy

Satori Academy of Martial Arts’ karatekids4kids.org will join the Soles4Souls Inc. 11 in 11 Campaign with a shoe drive set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6 during East Brunswick Community Day at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. In addition, Satori will collect shoes at its locations in East Brunswick, 251 Route 18 south, and Edison, 1199 Amboy Ave., during March.

Residents are invited to recycle their gently worn shoes in an effort to help distribute 11 million shoes in 2011 to people living in extreme poverty and recovering from natural disasters around the world. Contributions to cover approximate shipping charges of $1 per pair of shoes also are sought. Individuals and companies interested in donating may visit www.soles4soulsfundraising.org/karatekids_ 4kids or call 732- 651-0123 for drop-off locations. For more information, call Nancy Walzog, SatoriAcademy, at 732-494-2195, email [email protected]; or Elizabeth Kirk, Soles4Souls, 615-391- 5723, email [email protected].

Donors are eligible for tax advantages; log on to www.giveshoes.org or www.clothes4souls.org for information.