Mike Escoto's Winter Warmup Sock Drive is in memory of former California Republican Party Chief Data and Digital Officer, Mike Escoto, who would wear a new pair of socks every day and never wore the same sock twice. He loved new socks and justified his sock habit because he spent less on socks each month than the average person spends on coffee.

To honor Mike Escoto (1981 - 2021), the California Republican Party hosts an annual Sock Drive to assist those in need during the holiday season. Every new sock donated will go to a homeless shelter who will supply these socks to those in need this season. And every dollar donated to Mike Escoto's Winter Warmup Sock Drive will be used to purchase socks for someone in need.

Our sock drive will run from December 15, 2025 – January 16, 2026. We invite you to join us as we hold this drive in the spirit of kindness and generosity left by our dear friend, Michael Escoto, who always believed in helping those in need.