St. Rose, LA – Louisiana Federal Credit Union (FCU) and its Pack the Pirogue initiative have supplied students in St. Charles Parish with a fresh batch of school materials.
The credit union delivered pirogues filled with 2,070 school supply items to 12 classrooms in southeast Louisiana. These recipients were nominated by community members during Louisiana FCU's annual Pack the Pirogue supplies drive.
Two classrooms in St. Charles Parish were nominated by the community to receive supplies this year: Keiana Alvis-Foster of St. Rose Elementary and Logan Cancienne of Allemands Elementary.
As inflation continues to drive up costs across the board, parents are reevaluating their spending decisions, even when it comes to essential school supplies. According to an annual survey by The National Retail Federation, back-to-school spending is speculated to reach an unprecedented $41.5 billion, a significant increase from the previous year's $36.9 billion.
Keiana Alvis-Foster said, "It will benefit my students because so many supplies need to be replaced throughout the year."
"As a credit union, we understand the financial strain that buying school supplies can place on families. We take pride in relieving some of that burden, ensuring that students have the resources they need to succeed," Rhonda Hotard, President and CEO of Louisiana FCU.
In 2023, Pack the Pirogue attracted a record number of classroom nominations and received hundreds of donations from the local community.
Hotard added, "Our compassionate members, supportive business partners, and our dedicated staff came together to create a special and memorable school year for so many children."
Logan Cancienne of Allemands Elementary poses with her students as she receives her classroom's pirogue.
Keiana Alvis-Foster of St. Rose Elementary is all smiles with her students.
Louisiana Federal Credit Union is a full-service not-for-profit financial institution serving more than 36,000 members in Louisiana. For more information about the credit union, visit www.LouisianaFCU.org.
Contact
Ashley Chadwick
VP, Marketing & Member Engagement
t. 985.652.1747
e. achadwick@LouisianaFCU.org
www.LouisianaFCU.org
