Back-to-School on a Budget: What Can You Find at Goodwill Acadiana?

The Struggle is Real

Back-to-school shopping has a way of sneaking up on you. Your kid grew two inches over the summer, so the uniforms from last year don't fit anymore. That backpack they've dragged around since last year is now falling apart. And that's before you even look at the supply list your child's teacher sent home or think about the books they'll need for reading points at school and at home.

It adds up fast, and at Goodwill Acadiana, we're here to help you stretch that budget!

We've Got You Covered!

Our stores carry almost about everything on the list, including backpacks, lunch boxes, reusable water bottles, shoes, and uniform pieces like plain polos, khaki pants and shorts, and plaid skirts. Whether your child is heading into elementary school or walking into their first day of high school, you can find it here.

And if your student is headed off to college instead, we've got you covered too. We have baskets, lamps, small furniture, and room decor for their dorm room. We even come across school spirit gear now and then, so your college kid can show up to game day dressed to represent!

Shopping that Gives Back to Your Neighbors

The part we love most about back-to-school shopping at Goodwill Acadiana is that it's not just about the deal you're getting - it's about who you're helping while you shop.

Every dollar you spend in our stores stays right here in Acadiana. It funds programs like adult education, job training, crisis assistance, and affordable housing for your neighbors who are working to get back on their feet. So, while you're checking items off your kid's supply list, you're also helping someone in your community earn their high school diploma, land a job, or find stable housing. That backpack you just found for a few bucks? It's doing a lot more than holding pencils and folders.

We call that a win-win, and we mean it. You save money, your neighbors get a fresh start, and Acadiana gets a little stronger. That's what our mission is all about- reducing poverty, restoring independence, and transforming lives, one purchase and one donation at a time.

So, before that first bell rings, swing by your nearest Goodwill Acadiana store. Your kids get what they need, and your community gets a boost too!