Helping young minds learn, serve, and grow.

Equipping Students, Empowering Futures

Lubbock Locker creates free educational, service, and community events for elementary and middle school students.

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Why Lubbock Locker

Every young student deserves room to grow.

Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for elementary and middle school students in Lubbock, Texas, through free educational, service, and community events. By partnering with local organizations and volunteers, we strive to foster learning, build confidence, strengthen community connections, and provide young students with enriching experiences that support their growth both inside and outside the classroom.

“Equipping Students, Empowering Futures”

What we do

Meaningful experiences, made accessible.

We bring learning, service, and community together in ways that are welcoming, hands-on, and completely free for participating students.

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Upcoming Events

A Seat at Every Table: November 21st: 3-5pm @ The Unity Center The Lubbock Locker is bringing our community together by providing free, hot meals to individuals and families in need. Through this initiative, we hope to spread kindness, strengthen our community, and ensure everyone has access to a warm meal. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table, and we are proud to serve our Lubbock community through compassion, generosity, and service.

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Past Events

Feed The Plains - Packed 30,000 meals for West Texas Horses and Haircuts - Gave free horseback riding and haircuts Family Move Night - Movie night in collaboration with local dentists Back To School BBQ + School Supply Drive - Donated 60+ Backpacks with school supplies

For students and families

Find a free event built for young learners.

Discover educational, service, and community experiences created specifically for elementary and middle school students in Lubbock.

Explore upcoming events

For volunteers and partners

Help create the next meaningful experience.

Volunteer at an event, connect us with a local organization, share resources, or bring your own strengths to the community.

Find your way to help

On the calendar

What we’re building next.

We are building our first calendar of free youth-focused events. Confirmed dates and registration details will be posted here.

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Community Partnerships

Working with local organizations and volunteers to expand what students can experience in Lubbock.

Partners welcome
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The people behind the work

2026 Officer Team

Led by a team that cares about Lubbock’s youth.

Our officer team combines operations, outreach, events, marketing, and fundraising to turn meaningful ideas into free experiences for elementary and middle school students.

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Sara Swedan

President

I founded The Lubbock Locker to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Growing up,

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Alyssa Pantalici

VP — External Affairs

I chose to be a part of Lubbock Locker because there is nothing more rewarding than knowing you’ve made a real differ

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Jaden London

VP — Internal Affairs

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Nicole Ndolo

Secretary

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Trenton Collins

Director of Fundraising

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Madison Justice

Director of Events

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Avinav Mallik

Director of Outreach

As someone who was born and raised right here in West Texas, I’ve gotten to see firsthand the struggles the underserve

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Chelsea Nwachukwu

Director of Outreach

I joined the Lubbock locker because I love community service, caring for others, and serving those who cannot serve th

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Temi Oyedepo

Director of Marketing

My personal goals and the goals of The Lubbock Locker perfectly aligned when I saw all of us wanted to help close the

Let’s create meaningful opportunities

There’s room in this work for you.

Whether you are a parent, volunteer, educator, or local organization interested in partnering, Lubbock Locker wants to hear from you.