SHREVEPORT, LA – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) has officially launched its 2025 school supply drive, thanks to a major donation from Module X Solutions, which raised more than $5,000 worth of essential items for local students.
Module X hosted an internal supply drive, rallying employees to collect back-to-school essentials. The donation was delivered to Atkins Elementary—Module X’s neighborhood school and a Title I campus—where it is helping ease the financial burden of school supplies for families.
“The contribution made through United Way and Module X Solutions is helping us get closer to our goal of removing the financial burden of school supply costs for parents this year,” said Atkins Elementary Principal Rachenda Douglas.
This donation marks the start of UWNWLA’s broader effort to ensure students across Northwest Louisiana are equipped for academic success. The next opportunity for the public to get involved is through the annual Fill the Bus school supply drive, happening this weekend at the Walmart Supercenter on Airline Drive in Bossier City.
The Fill the Bus initiative benefits more than 4,000 students across Bossier Parish identified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and other working families struggling to make ends meet—including teachers, first responders, military personnel, and service providers. The campaign aims to reduce the strain of back-to-school expenses on local households as inflation continues to rise.
“United Way NWLA’s Fill the Bus initiative plays a vital role in meeting the needs of local families by ensuring students in our region start the school year prepared and confident,” said Kimberly Williams, UWNWLA Director of Community Impact. “This annual drive supports teachers by providing essential items for students and ultimately promotes educational equity across our community.”
In 2024, the campaign collected over 29,000 school supplies—valued at nearly $23,000—and raised more than $1,900 in monetary donations, benefiting schools across Caddo and Bossier parishes.
Fill the Bus – Bossier Parish Schools Event Details:
Walmart Supercenter
2536 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111
- Friday, August 1: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 2: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Organizations interested in supporting the campaign can contact Kimberly Williams at [email protected].