Today, Governor Josh Stein initiated the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive in collaboration with educators, advocates, and State Employees Credit Union (SECU) members. The event is aimed at collecting school supplies for North Carolina schools. During the kickoff, Governor Stein contributed a box of binders, a calculator, sticky notes, and tissues to the drive.
“North Carolina’s students need classrooms that are well-equipped,” stated Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to continue my office’s partnership with SECU to ensure a brighter future for our kids and strengthen our public schools. I encourage North Carolinians to visit their local SECU branch and donate supplies if they are able.”
Jamie Applequist, SECU Chief Delivery Officer, expressed support for the initiative: “We are pleased to once again join in this effort to make a positive difference for our teachers and students all across the state. With branches in all 100 North Carolina counties, SECU is well-positioned to serve as collection sites for the Governor’s School Supply Drive. Our state’s public school employees and their families are part of our core membership base at SECU, and this is another excellent way we can help support our members and communities.”
The Office of the Governor has collaborated with SECU and Communities in Schools of North Carolina over several years to encourage donations of school supplies for local classrooms. SECU branches act as collection sites by placing donation boxes at their locations. The Office of the Governor along with cabinet agencies also participate in collecting donations during this period.
This year’s drive began on June 30th and will run until August 1st. Items requested include paper (all types), pens, pencils, crayons, markers, dry erase markers, USB flash drives, spiral notebooks, sanitizing wipes, tissues, and paper towels.
For those interested in contributing supplies or finding an SECU location nearby can click here.
