Community organisations and school programmes in Terrebonne and neighbouring Lafourche Parish are staging a range of back-to-school events this July to help students prepare for the 2026–27 school year. The initiatives include supply drives, targeted distributions for Indigenous students and a firm-run gift-card giveaway aimed at easing the financial burden on families.
Pack the Bus drive will collect supplies through July
The 12th annual Pack the Bus School Supply Drive is running throughout July. According to a news release, donations collected in the Bayou Region will be distributed to schools in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish in time for the new term. The release lists multiple drop-off locations; organisers advise donors to consult the published list for the nearest site.
- What: 12th annual Pack the Bus School Supply Drive
- When: Throughout July (collection period)
- Where: Drop-off locations across the Bayou Region (see organiser list)
Targeted distributions for Indigenous students
The Lafourche Parish Indian Education programme is holding a school-supply distribution for students enrolled in its services, covering kindergarten through grade 12. Two distribution dates and sites are announced:
| When | Where |
|---|---|
| 1–6 p.m., Monday, July 20 | 1411 Crescent Ave., Lockport |
| 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Tuesday, July 21 | 1916 Blue Bayou Road, Houma |
"This school supply distribution is available for students enrolled in the Lafourche Parish Public School District Indian Education program entering kindergarten through 12th grade," organisers said in a social media post.
Private giveaway offers gift cards
Private-sector participation includes the Ory Law Group, which announced a back-to-school giveaway offering 10 $100 Amazon gift cards to assist with supplies, backpacks, dorm needs and other essentials. Winners will be announced on the Ory Law Group Facebook page on Monday, July 27. Entry details are available via the firm’s social channels.
Families seeking to prepare early can also consult local school supply lists. The story compiling these community efforts points readers to a central resource for school-specific supply lists for the region: the TeacherLists district page for Lafourche Parish schools.
Residents who wish to donate supplies, learn eligibility details for distributions, or confirm times and locations should check the organisers’ official posts and the posted drop-off location list to ensure materials are distributed to the intended schools and programmes.
