We know how critical educators are to the growth of our communities. With the shortage of educators statewide, it is important that we do our part to support the thousands of educators across our region. Today, educators spend an average of $820 of their personal dollars to fulfill the needs of their classroom. At United Way of Acadiana we are dedicated to being a part of the solution. With the support of our sponsors, we are happy to present this year’s Stuff the Bus event. The school supply drive helps to provide school supplies to classrooms and students in need throughout United Way of Acadiana’s service area. Stuff the Bus is a community-wide effort to provide essential school supplies to our educators in need. By collecting supplies, we aim to support our educators in creating dynamic learning environments that inspire their students. The drive is active the month of July, and school supplies are distributed to teachers in Acadia, Lafayette, St. Martin, Iberia, and Vermilion Parish School Systems in August. With over 50 drop off locations, this year’s Stuff the Bus Event is one of the largest ones yet! A complete list of drop off locations can be found at https://unitedwayofacadiana.org/stuffthebus/

United Way President and CEO, Heather Blanchard says, “We are always amazed by the outpouring of community support that comes in during our summer Stuff the Bus drive. The community comes together and makes sure that our Acadiana students have what they need to start the school year.”

For Stuff the Bus to be successful, there will be several be several needs including Day of Action and individual shopping days per parish. Join us and help Stuff the Bus with hope, inspiration, and the tools for success!

For more information and a list of requested school supplies, visit www.unitedwayofacadiana.org/stuffthebus.