Loyola students shopped until they dropped at Loyola University Community Action Program’s clothing drive. By using sustainable practices and help from volunteers, Loyola University Community Action Program gave old clothes a second chance.
In honor of Homecoming week, LUCAP, set up a clothing drive to benefit the community and raise money for their group. Using the donations they collected in the fall from students and alumni, the group separated the clothes and held an alumni thrift sale on Monday. What was left over was sold to students on Tuesday.
LUCAP president Olufemi Adegoke said the money collected at these events go towards student needs, such as transportation and food. They will also make donations to places that LUCAP volunteers at.
“We get to sell back to the community and the proceeds all go to student projects,” Adegoke said.
Even those who are not a part of LUCAP had the chance to join and help out in different ways. Jena Montegut, who works at Iggy’s cupboard, saw the clothing drive happening and was curious about what was going on. After being informed and receiving a brief explanation, Montegut was happy to help.
Montegut said she was excited this event was happening because a lot of people are willing to donate, but most do not have the resources to go to drives that are far away. so having it on campus and directly helping the community is very beneficial and encouraging to others.
“I feel like if it’s far, no one is going to want to go,” said Montegut.
“All of the projects are local in New Orleans, so you are giving back, and if people are looking for a way to get involved, generally LUCAP is the way because we offer so many service projects,” Morgan Love, who is the project lead for PAWS, said.
