Need a backpack? Lafayette Marshal, other community groups hosting school supply give-away

WaTeasa Freeman and William Taylor Potter, Lafayette Daily Advertiser
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It's back to school season across the area and that means new friends, bus routes, bedtimes, and back-to-school shopping. Over the past several months the effects of inflation have been felt across the country.

With the need for new uniforms, shoes, and enough school supplies to last a few months, the financial toll can be heavy. Across Lafayette, organizations are taking steps to help lighten the load for those in need.

The Lafayette City Marshal's office and community organizations are hosting a backpack giveaway event on Saturday.

The marshal's office has partnered with the YMCA and the Rotary Club of Lafayette South to host the event for the second year. The giveaway will be at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Destiny of Faith Church at 409 Patterson Street.

There will be a drive thru set up so people can stay in their cars while the backpacks are handed out. To get a backpack, children must be present with a parent or guardian.

Various other groups across Acadiana are also giving out school supplies as the new school year approaches. Organizations like the Good Fight Foundation, Blue Cliff College, and Healthy Blue are handing out a variety of supplies and services, ranging from backpacks to haircuts.

Here are several giveaways across Lafayette:

  • August 4: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. The Good Fight Foundation and UFC fighter Dustin Poi are giving away backpacks loaded with school supplies. Max three bags per car. Service Chevrolet Cadillac, 1212 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette

Backpacks filled with supplies for 2022-23 back to school giveaway
Backpacks filled with supplies for 2022-23 back to school giveaway

  •  August 4: 5-7 p.m. Willow Charter Academy back-to-school bash. Giving away school supplies, free food, and snow cones. Cajun Gaming Truck will be at the event, 1818 N.E. Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette.

  • August 6: 9 a.m.Lafayette Marshal 2nd annual backpack giveaway. Destiny of Faith Church, 409 Patterson Street

  • August 7: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.  Healthy Blue and Louisiana Representative Vincent Pierre's Back-to-school bash are giving away 500 sets of school supplies and free haircuts. Downtown Convention Center, 124 S. Buchanan

  • August 8-12: 9 a.m.- noon. Blue Cliff College is giving away free basic haircuts and shampoo styles. Appointment required, to schedule call 337-269-0620.

Supplies are given on a first come first served basis.

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