Apple Donates 18,000 Computers to Louisiana Groups
Eleven Louisiana organizations and local governments will receive the computers along with digital skills training from Apple, SHI and Connect Louisiana.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Gov. Jeff Landry announced that Apple is donating 18,000 computers to 11 Louisiana organizations and local governments. The announcement was made at the Hotel Bentley in Alexandria.
Why it matters
Recipients were selected for their connection to communities with a digital divide, and the donation prioritizes rural areas and students, veterans, people with disabilities, and adults seeking work. Access to digital tools and training is presented as necessary as the state's economic development efforts expand job prospects.
Apple is donating 18,000 computers across 11 Louisiana organizations and local governments. The source does not specify the value of the donation or how many computers each recipient will receive.
The players
Apple
Apple is the technology company donating the 18,000 computers to Louisiana recipients.
Jeff Landry
Jeff Landry is the governor of Louisiana who made the announcement of the donation.
Connect Louisiana
Connect Louisiana is the state's lead office for expanding broadband internet access and is partnering on the digital skills training.
SHI
SHI is a partner working with Apple and Connect Louisiana to provide the computers and digital skills training.
The details
Gov. Jeff Landry made the announcement on a Tuesday morning at the Hotel Bentley in Alexandria. Apple, SHI and Connect Louisiana will work together to provide the recipients with computers and digital skills training, with Connect Louisiana serving as the state's lead office for expanding broadband internet access.
Timeline
- November 10, 2026: Gov. Jeff Landry announces the Apple computer donation at the Hotel Bentley in Alexandria.
Economic Context
Connect Louisiana leads the state's broadband expansion effort, and this donation adds computers and training to address the digital divide that broadband access alone does not solve. The move builds on the state's economic development push, which the governor's office links to a need for digital skills.
Residents at the recipient organizations, including students, veterans and job seekers, may gain access to computers and digital skills training through these partners. Those seeking to use the programs should contact their local recipient organization for enrollment details, which the source does not provide.
The takeaway
Corporate hardware donations paired with training can close the digital divide more effectively than hardware alone. Louisiana residents in rural areas should watch for program details from recipient organizations.
Further reading
For more on corporate giving in the region, explore Philanthropy coverage.
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