1. Office of Orientation
  2. Parents & Family
  3. Family Weekend
  4. Family Weekend Service Project

Family Weekend Service Project

Service is a key Ragin' Cajun value. Join the movement by participating in the annual Family Weekend Service Project, benefitting the UL Lafayette Career Closet and Campus Cupboard.

Participation is simple. During Family Weekend, we invite you to donate gently-used professional clothing, nonperishable food items, and/or personal hygiene products at the designated drive-through drop-off location. Your donations will directly benefit UL Lafayette students! View detailed drop-off instructions below. 

Service Project Details

UL Lafayette Alumni Center (600 E. St. Mary Blvd.)

Visit our convenient Drive-Through Family Weekend Headquarters, located at the UL Lafayette Alumni Center (600 E. St. Mary Blvd.) during one of the designated times below. Enter the semi-circle driveway from St. Mary Blvd. One of our volunteers will meet you at your vehicle to retrieve your donations. If you purchased Family Weekend t-shirts, you will be able to pick up your shirts at the same time!

  • Friday, September 20 from 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 21 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Gently-Used Professional Clothing Items
    • Suits
    • Dresses
    • Dress shirts, pants, & skirts
    • Ties
    • Belts
    • Shoes
    • Etc.
  • Nonperishable Food Items
    • Cereal
    • Canned fruit
    • Canned tuna
    • Canned chicken
    • Ramen noodles
    • Meal in a can (ex - stew or soup)
    • Microwavable potatoes, rice, pasta, mac & cheese, etc.
    • Powdered milk
    • Jelly
    • Peanut butter
    • Crackers
    • Dried beans
    • Granola bars
    • Protein bars
    • Hygiene Products
    • Dish soap
    • Laundry detergent
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Toothpaste
    • Deodorant
    • Feminine hygiene products

About the Career Closet & Campus Cupboard

Career Closet

Provides students with free, gently-used professional clothing items for interviews, career fairs, and networking. Relieves the stress of affording professional attire and allows students to focus on creating positive first impressions.

More about the Career Closet

Campus Cupboard

Provides free, nonperishable items to meet students' temporary food and personal hygiene needs. A resource for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff who require short-term assistance meeting their food needs. 

More about Campus Cupboard

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