Today, Governor Josh Stein initiated the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive in North Carolina. The event saw participation from educators, advocates, and members of the State Employees Credit Union (SECU). Governor Stein contributed to the drive by donating a box of binders, a calculator, sticky notes, and a box of Kleenex.
“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.”
SECU Chief Delivery Officer Jamie Applequist 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 promote donations of school supplies. SECU branches have donation boxes available at their locations to encourage contributions from customers. Additionally, the Office of the Governor and cabinet agencies will collect donations throughout the drive period. This year’s supply drive runs from June 30th through August 1st.
Requested items include various types of paper including copy paper, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, dry erase markers, USB flash drives, spiral notebooks, sanitizing wipes, tissues, and paper towels.
