Ponchatoula, LA – Louisiana Federal Credit Union (FCU) and its Pack the Pirogue initiative have furnished a fresh stock of school materials to students in Tangipahoa Parish.
The credit union dispatched 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 Tangipahoa Parish received supplies this year: the Sixth Grade Quad at Hammond Westside Montessori and Krystal Teague at Champ Cooper School.
Being chosen was an honor for Teague stating, "It means so much, now I don't have to spend as much out of pocket for my students."
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.
"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."
Krystal Teague and her students at Champ Cooper School, pose with a pirogue full of school supplies.
The Sixth Grade Quad teachers from Hammond Westside Montessori Upper are all smiles as they pose with their pirogue.
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
