LIVINGSTON, La. – Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor announced that he and local volunteers will once again provide school supplies to needy families in Livingston Parish through the ASSESS THE NEED school supply program, making this the 25th consecutive year to do so.
ASSESS the NEED is a not-for-profit program that provides supplies for Livingston Parish students in need of assistance. This year’s campaign anticipates meeting the needs of some 3,200 students in all the district’s 43 public schools, including Pre-K and Head Start programs.
“We are so thankful to our community for the continued support of this program. This year marks the 25th year of our efforts – that’s a significant milestone for this program, and a testament to our community’s love and generosity,” Taylor said.
“Each year we are faced with the challenge of providing our children with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom, and each year that challenge is met with resounding support across our parish. We are looking forward to another year of making a positive impact in the lives of our students,” Taylor said.
Taylor said volunteers will be at the parish’s local Associated Grocers stores on Friday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, Aug. 2, and then again on Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9, taking donations.
The participating stores include:
Cain’s Family Markets in Albany, Livingston and Springfield;
Carter’s Supermarkets at Hatchell Lane in Denham Springs, Vincent Road in Denham Springs and Walker; Oak Point Fresh Market in Watson; Village Markets in Port Vincent, White Hall and Head of Island.
Volunteers will be at the stores from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the two Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the two Saturdays.
Donations can be given directly to volunteers at the stores or through Venmo. Links to the Assess the Need Venmo account are available in print and web ads in local newspapers, on signs across the parish, and on cards at local businesses. Donations can also be dropped off at the Livingston Parish Assessor’s Office, located on Government Boulevard in Livingston, Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or mailed to Assess the Need, P.O. Box 1802, Denham Springs, LA 70727-1802.
The supplies will be distributed to the school prior to the first day of classes, which begin Aug. 8.
Taylor said the program is also supported through sponsorships by local businesses. This year’s sponsors include Alvin Fairburn & Associates, Action 17 News, Cain’s Supermarkets, Carter’s Supermarkets, DEMCO, Denham Springs Kiwanis Club, Denham Springs Pilot Club, Eight Ball Graphics, Freedom Prosthetics, Hurd Murrill Masonic Lodge #454, J. M. Roofing and Construction, Kiwanis Club of Walker, Lard Oil Company, Lamar Advertising, Livingston Federation of Teachers & School Employees, Livingston Parish Republican Women, Livingston Parish News, MacLaff, Inc./McDonald’s, Maria Mezcal Grill & Cantina, Momentum-Media, Oak Point Fresh Market Plantation Management, Primerica - Shannon Bernard, Raising Cane’s, Richard Price Construction, Taylor Media Services, The Advocate, Lewis Graphic Design, Village Markets, Unity Prayer Center, Walmart Neighborhood Market.
