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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Campus Cupboard, Career Closet move to new, expansive location

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has expanded its capacity for  assisting students who require short-term assistance meeting food needs  or securing free clothing to help them succeed at job interviews and  career fairs.

UL Lafayette’s Campus Cupboard and its Career Closet have moved into a  9,800-square-foot building at 210 E. St. Mary Blvd. The building  previously housed the University bookstore. It provides an expansive,  two-story space that will better accommodate the undergraduate and  graduate students who utilize each resource.

“The new location gives us the ability to increase not only the  volume of food and clothing available to students, but the variety of  offerings as well,” said Dr. Margarita Perez, the University’s dean of  students.

The Campus Cupboard was previously housed in UL Lafayette’s Intensive  English Program building; the Career Closet was in Agnes Edwards Hall.  Both programs are overseen by the University’s Student Affairs Division.

The on-campus food pantry occupies the first floor of the new  location. The aisles of the grocery store-style pantry hold canned and  dry goods and other non-perishable food items. They also contain  shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, soap, deodorant and other  toiletries. Refrigerated food and fruits and vegetables are also now  available thanks to the new building.

The Career Closet occupies its second floor. Items such as dresses,  blouses, skirts, suits, blazers, sport coats, slacks, ties, belts and  shoes are available. Fitting rooms are also in place.

The Campus Cupboard’s shelves and the Career Closet’s clothing racks  are filled – and replenished – with donations from individuals, and  student and community organizations, explained Kim Billeaudeau, director  of the Office of Career Services.

“The ongoing support for each initiative has facilitated the move,  which enables us to better serve our students from a convenient  location. And we look forward to continuing to strengthen relationships  with our community partners,” she added.

Learn more about each initiative, including hours and how to donate, at the Campus Cupboard and Career Closet websites.

Photo caption: UL Lafayette’s Campus Cupboard food  pantry and its Career Closet clothing resource have moved into a  9,800-square-foot building at 210 E. St. Mary Blvd. Photo credit: University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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