Opelousas community helps families prepare for new school year with 13th annual supply drive

Opelousas community helps families prepare for new school year with 13th annual supply drive

OPELOUSAS, La. As families prepare for the start of another school year, the cost of backpacks, school supplies, clothes and haircuts can quickly add up.In Opelousas, community members are working to ease some of that burden.Alderman at large Marvin Richard and community leader, Lance Chambers hosted the 13th annual Back to School Supply Drive at the Boys and Girls club in Opelousas Saturday, providing families with school supplies, food, activi…