2026 Back To School Shoes Appointment Registration

  • 2026 Back To School Shoes Appointment Registration

  • REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

    Must reside in one of the 5 counties we serve (Grand Traverse, Benzie, Kalkaska, Antrim, Leelanau), but can register for any event in the four counties we are holding events. Registration ends July 27, 2026.

    Walk-In Policy

    Walk-Ins (Those who did not register) will be served at limited times after 2:30pm for the Benzie, Kalkaska, and Mancelona events, and on Friday, August 14, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for the Traverse City events. Shoes are only available to walk-in kids while supplies last and are not guaranteed.

     

    If your child has a special need requiring a specific or special order, please direct those requests to Mary Meredith at mmeredith@fatherfred.org or (231) 947.2055 x 4005. We will do our best to accommodate.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Which county would you like to pick up in?

  • Benzie County: 1st Congregational Church

    Kalkaska County: Kalkaska Middle School

    Antrim County: Mancelona Middle School

    Grand Traverse County: The Father Fred Foundation

  • Child Information

    Please enter information for each child in your household below. If you're unsure of your child's shoe size, please provide your best guess!
  • Child #1 Shoe Gender*
  • Child #1 Shoe Size Type*
  • Child #2 Shoe Gender*
  • Child #2 Shoe Size Type*
  • Child #3 Shoe Gender*
  • Child #3 Shoe Size Type*
  • Child #4 Shoe Gender*
  • Child #4 Shoe Size Type*
  • Child #5 Shoe Gender*
  • Child #5 Shoe Size Type*
  • Child #6 Shoe Gender*
  • Child #6 Shoe Size Type*
  • Child #7 Shoe Gender*
  • Child #7 Shoe Size Type*
  • Child #8 Shoe Gender*
  • Child #8 Shoe Size Type*

  • Appointment Information

    Please view your appointment options below, and enter the number of children receiving shoes beside ONE appointment time

  • Appointment Time- Benzie County

  • What time of day do you prefer for your appointment?

  • Morning Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Benzie County

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Afternoon Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Benzie County

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Appointment Time- Kalkaska County

  • What time of day do you prefer for your appointment?

  • Morning Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Kalkaska County

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Afternoon Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Kalkaska County

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Appointment Time- Antrim County

  • What time of day do you prefer for your appointment?

  • Morning Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Antrim County

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Afternoon Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Antrim County

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box
  • Which day would you like to pick up at Father Fred?
  • For Pickup at Father Fred on Tuesday, August 11th: would you prefer morning or afternoon?
  • For Pickup at Father Fred on Wednesday, August 12th: would you prefer morning or afternoon/evening?
  • For Pickup at Father Fred on Thursday, August 13th: would you prefer morning or afternoon?

  • Morning Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time) Grand Traverse County/Father Fred 8/11

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Afternoon Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Grand Traverse County/Father Fred 8/11

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Morning Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time) Grand Traverse County/Father Fred 8/12

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Afternoon/Evening Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Grand Traverse County/Father Fred 8/12

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Evening Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Grand Traverse County/Father Fred 8/12

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Morning Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time) Grand Traverse County/Father Fred 8/13

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box

  • Afternoon Appointment Times (please enter the total number of children under 1 appointment time)- Grand Traverse County/Father Fred 8/13

    ex: if you have 4 children, find a time slot that has at least 4 available spots, and enter 4 in that time slot's box
  • Appointment Date
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  • Appointment Reminder Send Date
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  • Confirmation and Agreement

  • Will you (parent/guardian) be bringing your children in for their appointment?

  • After reading the agreement below and clicking "Submit", you will receive an email with your household's appointment confirmation. Please read this email carefully and follow instructions at the top of the email if you notice any errors.

    You will receive your appointment reminder via email ONE WEEK prior to your appointment date. 

  • Please carefully read the agreement below, and check the box to confirm you have read and agree to the terms and conditions

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