Stop by the Tuleyome offices during our monthly Youth Boot Bank Office Hours if you would like to:

• Borrow a pair of boots (ages 0 - 18)
• Return a pair of boots or exchange them for a different size
• Donate a pair of new or gently used youth or adult hiking boots
• Learn more about Tuleyome and/or our Youth Boot Bank

Our office is located at 622 Main Street in Woodland, CA. After entering through the front door on Main Street, head up the stairs located at the back of the first floor - we're on the second floor. Office hours are from 2:30pm - 5:30pm on the first Wednesday of every month.

More Information About the Youth Boot Bank:

The Tuleyome Boot Bank is a youth hiking boot lending program that provides high-quality hiking boots to local youth at no cost for the duration of their physical growth up to age 18. The Boot Bank, orignially operated out of an antique milk truck by Davis Boy Scout Troop 111, is available to the community during our monthly office hours, as well as at community events.The Boot Bank was developed in response to the practical challenge faced by families in purchasing high quality, well-fitting hiking boots for youths with ever-increasing shoe sizes.  It’s simply not economical for most families to purchase such boots that may we worn only a few times before they are outgrown. This circumstance detracts from youth interest and pleasure in hiking.

Goals

• Encourage youths and their families to experience the pleasure of hiking and to appreciate and value outdoor recreational opportunities.
• Through positive hiking experiences, encourage youths and their families to support preservation and conservation efforts required to ensure outdoor recreational opportunities in the future.

Boots

The hiking boots are new and gently used high quality boots provided through donations by individuals and corporations (boot manufacturers and retailers).  Manufacturers include Merrill, Keen, Vasque, Montrail, The North Face, REI and others.

Operation

The Boot Bank is available at our monthly office hours, as well as at events in the community. Please see our events calendar for a full listing

User Agreement: boot users sign an agreement in which they agree to use the boots only for hiking, outdoor adventures, and inclement weather, not for everyday use (the purpose of boot program is to encourage participation in outdoor recreational opportunities, not to meet basic shoe needs). Users agree to return the boots in good condition except for reasonable wear and tear.

Antique Milk Truck

The Boot Bank first operated out of a 1967 Divco step van formerly owned and operated by Marshall Rice in support of his dairy service to the Davis community for 34 years, from 1970 to 2004.  The milk truck was acquired by Alan Brattesani after Marshall’s passing in November 2014.  Alan generously donated the truck to Tuleyome, along with funding for operational costs, in support of the Boot Bank.

Registration for this event is not required, but if you'd like to join our mailing list, you can register via the link below: