CHICAGO -

New vehicles won’t be the only debut made by Toyota in Chicago this month. Tuning into the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Toyota has announced Monday it will spreading the love by bringing insulated winter boots and socks to residents of The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge in Chicago for its “Toyota Walk In My Boots” community outreach project.

According to the company, it wants to add to the many programs that offer winter coat giveaways but tend to leave the feet as an afterthought. In addition to the socks and boots, Toyota has also announced it will give a $15,000 donation to The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division to further aid families in need in times of crisis.

The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge is set up to provide shelter for women and men with children, along with married couples with children, many of whom have suddenly found themselves homeless because of evictions, natural disasters, accidents, domestic violence and a host of other situations.

According to the company, the lodge offers shelter to as many as 60 families per night with an average stay of 63 days. The lodge provides food, clothing, housing and job search assistance as well as tutoring and activities for children.

The media event will begin at 11 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge in Chicago.