LAFAYETTE, La. ( KLFY ) — The 2nd annual donation drive was held at Imani Temple #49 in Lafayette for families needing essential supplies after Christmas.
In those donations, there were many items such as coats, blankets, hats, socks, and gloves. The drive also included toys, ensuring that kids could experience joy during this season of giving.
Marja Broussard, an organizer of the event, said the purpose of the drive is to give back to families who were not able to give any presents to their children on Christmas.
“We know that after Christmas parents are getting rid of toys because the kids are not going to play with them anymore, and we also know that some children didn’t get anything for Christmas, so we got not only the clothes drive but also the toy drive, gently used and new toys, this afternoon we’re going to let children come out and pick out what it is that they want,” Broussard said.
Ryan King, a moderator at Imani Temple #49, said with cold temperatures on the way, now is the time for everyone to stay warm.