LOUISIANA RICE INDUSTRY DONATION PROVIDES 12,500 SERVINGS FOR UL LAFAYETTE STUDENTS

LAFAYETTE, La., Oct. 1 -- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette issued the following news release:

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Campus Cupboard has received 2,500 pounds of Louisiana-grown rice - enough for an estimated 12,500 servings - to help provide food assistance to students in need.

The rice was donated by Falcon Rice Mill and Supreme Rice Mill, both based in Crowley, and 4 Sisters Rice Mill in Mer Rouge following the inaugural Ragin' Cajun Rice Festival held on campus in September. USA Rice, the Louisiana Rice Growers Association and Louisiana Rice Council helped coordinate the donation.

"This donation is a meaningful investment in our students and their well-being," said Kim Billeaudeau, director of Career Servi...