Entergy Spreads Holiday Cheer and Thousands of Toys at the Annual Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund

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Entergy sponsored the 129th annual Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund gift giveaway in New Orleans, continuing their support since 2016. The event, hosted at Xavier University of Louisiana, involved over 30 Entergy employees distributing toys, school supplies, and snacks to families in need. Co-sponsored by The Times-Picayune, WVUE-TV, and Element, the initiative follows last year's successful distribution of more than 12,000 gifts throughout the metro area. Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans, emphasized the event's significance in creating joy for community families, particularly meaningful given current economic challenges from rising living costs and inflation.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 17, 2024 / Entergy Corporation

By: Cristina del Canto | Senior Communications Specialist

This holiday season, Entergy proudly sponsored the annual gift giveaway for The Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund in New Orleans, a heartwarming tradition celebrating its 129th year. Our leadership team and employees gathered to spread holiday cheer and donate thousands of toys to children and families in need. Since 2016, Entergy has been a leading sponsor of this event.

Hosted at Xavier University of Louisiana, our team of more than 30 employees dedicated their day to unboxing and distributing the gifts to families facing hardships across the New Orleans area. This year's giveaway, co-sponsored by The Times-Picayune, Entergy, WVUE-TV, and Element, followed a successful yearlong campaign to collect donations that would provide toys, school supplies and snacks to those in need over the holidays.

"The success of the Doll and Toy Fund event embodies the spirit of the holidays and the importance of giving back," said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. "It's an honor to partner on an initiative that creates such joy for families in our community."

Thousands of grateful families lined the Convocation Center's parking lot, eager to partake in this annual tradition. Last year, the fund distributed more than 12,000 gifts throughout the metro area, and this season's event proved equally impactful. Many parents expressed that rising living costs and inflation have posed significant challenges, yet the joy on their children's faces brought immense relief and hope during this special time of year.

At Entergy, our commitment to giving back extends well beyond the holiday season. Alongside our efforts to keep the lights on, we are dedicated to helping the communities we serve shine a little brighter through our diverse initiatives.

Discover more about how we strive to make a meaningful difference here.

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FAQ

How many gifts did the Entergy-sponsored Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund distribute in 2023?

According to the press release, the fund distributed more than 12,000 gifts throughout the New Orleans metro area in the previous year.

How long has Entergy been sponsoring the Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund?

Entergy has been a leading sponsor of this event since 2016.

How many Entergy employees participated in the 2024 toy distribution event?

More than 30 Entergy employees participated in unboxing and distributing gifts at the event.

Who are the co-sponsors of the 2024 Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund event?

The event was co-sponsored by The Times-Picayune, Entergy, WVUE-TV, and Element.