Pelican State CU Awards Grocery Shopping Spree to Member
June 14, 2017
WALKER, LOUISIANA – Long-time Pelican State Credit Union member Lauren Edwards anxiously grabbed the handle of her grocery cart as the 10-second countdown started over the intercom at Carter’s Supermarket in Walker, Louisiana.
Lauren was chosen as the grand prize winner of a two-minute, all-you-can-grab shopping spree at Carter’s Supermarket on 29760 Walker South Road during the Grand Re-Opening of the credit union’s Denham Springs branch at 145 Rushing Road.
As soon as the countdown finished, Lauren raced through the store as Pelican team members and her family cheered her on. Her mind was set on a very generous idea—grabbing everything she needed for a community cookout with her neighbors. She also snagged some of her kids’ favorite foods.
“I cannot thank you enough,” Lauren told the team. The total at the end of Lauren’s foot-long receipt was $775.96.
The credit union is actively involved with its Denham Springs community and regularly gives back to its members through community events like the Denham Springs Spring and Fall Festivals and Grocery Store Giveaway. Pelican also hosts an annual FREE Kids Bike Race before school starts. The event is open to the public and is a completely free event that includes face painting, games and refreshments.
Pelican members can benefit from free one-on-one credit counseling, a variety of convenient products and services and several opportunities to win cash and prizes throughout the year. For information about becoming a Pelican member, please call Denham Springs Branch Manager Christian M. Gordon at (225) 408-6228.
For over 60 years, Pelican State Credit Union has been providing financial services to individuals and their families throughout the state of Louisiana. The credit union is dedicated to improving the lives of its members through safe, competitive products and educational services. Pelican was originally chartered as the Department of Hospitals Credit Union, located in downtown Baton Rouge, to serve Louisiana charity hospitals, mental health centers and state office personnel. Pelican has since grown into one of the largest state chartered credit unions in Louisiana now serving over 40,000 members nationwide. For information, visit pelicanstatecu.com.