Highlights
- Louisiana sales tax holidays remain suspended through this summer, with no back-to-school tax relief available for families this August
- Several Acadiana community organizations are still offering free backpack drives this week, including Lafayette City Marshal’s event on August 2 and ongoing United Way supply collections
- Lafayette Parish thrift stores and consignment shops provide designer clothing and supplies at 70-90% off retail prices as families scramble for alternatives
- With school starting August 7-9 across LPSS, time-sensitive deals at major retailers offer last-minute savings opportunities
- Local financial experts recommend emergency budgeting strategies as families face full retail prices without traditional tax relief
Back-to-School on a Budget: Your Complete Acadiana Family Money-Saving Guide
With Louisiana’s tax-free weekend suspended and families feeling economic pressure, smart Acadiana parents are finding creative ways to stretch every dollar this back-to-school season
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) – With Lafayette Parish schools starting their staggered opening just over a week away (August 7-9), Acadiana families are feeling the pinch more than ever.
According to recent national surveys, families are approaching back-to-school spending with unprecedented caution due to economic uncertainty, and Louisiana’s suspended tax-free weekend means no relief from the state’s 4.45 percent sales tax…