💡 Our Mission
Inspired by a real family of St. Tammany school employees facing hardship, the Federation Care Closet was created to ensure no educator or school worker in our community faces need alone.
Founded as a philanthropic initiative of the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees, the Care Closet is a nonprofit community resource center preparing to provide food, hygiene products, and clothing to current and retired school employees in St. Tammany Parish.
We are an all-volunteer effort, a pending 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and currently preparing for our official launch.
Together, we are working to fill needs with dignity — one small act of care at a time.
🧺 What We Provide
The Federation Care Closet is here to support the dignity and daily needs of current and retired St. Tammany Parish school employees. We offer:
🥫 Nonperishable food
🧼 Hygiene products
👚 New and gently used clothing
🌦️ Occasional seasonal or disaster relief, as needs arise
📍 Location: 19295 N 3rd St. Suite 7, Covington, LA 70433
📞 Phone: 985-888-1750
🕐 Note: We are not yet open to the public. Hours of operation will be announced soon.
💙 How to Give
We’re in the process of setting up our donation platforms (PayPal, Venmo, and more) to make giving easy and secure.
In the meantime, if you're interested in supporting the Federation Care Closet financially or donating supplies, please reach out directly:
📧 fedcarecloset@gmail.com
📞 985-888-1750
Donations are not yet tax-deductible, as we are a pending 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Thank you for being part of this effort to support St. Tammany’s school employees with dignity and care.
🤝 Get Involved
The Federation Care Closet is a volunteer-powered project, and we’re looking for kind-hearted people who want to make a difference in the lives of St. Tammany school employees.
Whether you have a few hours to spare, an idea to share, or just want to stay in the loop, we’d love to connect with you. Volunteers may help organize supplies, assist with future donation drives, support outreach, or pitch in when we open our doors.
We’re also building an interest list to prepare for upcoming opportunities — including a possible school supply drive we plan to propose soon.
📋 Interested in helping out or staying informed?
👉 Fill out our quick Volunteer Interest Form
📧 Questions or ideas? Reach out any time at fedcarecloset@gmail.com
Together, we’re filling needs and fueling hope — one small act of care at a time.
🧾 Governance & Transparency
The Federation Care Closet is in its founding phase and guided by a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and service to the educational community.
As an all-volunteer initiative, we are currently guided by draft bylaws and governance policies, which will be formally adopted at our first board meeting. We aim to build a solid foundation rooted in trust, ethical practice, and fiscal responsibility.
We are proud to be supported by the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees, whose philanthropic mission helps make this work possible.
If you have questions about our structure or operations, feel free to contact us at fedcarecloset@gmail.com.
🤝 Supporters & Partners
The Federation Care Closet is possible thanks to the generous support of organizations and individuals who believe in our mission to care for current and retired St. Tammany school employees. We are deeply grateful for their partnership.
🏢 St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees
For providing office space, utilities, and ongoing collaborative support.
🏠 Sally Lam Rentals, LLC
For their valued partnership in helping us establish a physical home for the Care Closet.
🧡 Eileen Lacour
For her extraordinary leadership, dedication, and hands-on work in setting up our space, organizing inventory, securing supplies, and bringing the Care Closet to life.
As we grow, we welcome community members, businesses, and organizations who want to join us in supporting school employees with dignity and care.