North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein has launched the annual Governor's School Supply Drive with the aid of local educators, advocates, and the enthusiastic participation of State Employees Credit Union (SECU) members. At the event, the Governor personally contributed items such as binders, a calculator, sticky notes, and tissues to the collection of donations. "North Carolina's students need classrooms that are well-equipped," Governor Stein remarked, underscoring the importance of the drive in providing essential supplies to the state's schools.
In a collaborative effort, the Governor's Office has renewed its partnership with SECU, leveraging its extensive presence - with branches in all 100 North Carolina counties, SECU serves as a convenient drop-off point for donations. "We are pleased to once again join in this effort to make a positive difference for our teachers and students all across the state," said Jamie Applequist, SECU's Chief Delivery Officer, emphasizing the credit union's commitment to supporting public school employees and their families, a core part of their membership base.
The supply drive, which spans from June 30 to August 1, seeks a variety of educational materials that are in perennial demand. School supplies ranging from standard paper, pens, and pencils, to more specialized items like USB flash drives, sanitizing wipes, and paper towels are being requested. As part of the effort, SECU branches have set up donation boxes and are actively encouraging their customers to contribute to the cause.
Despite the straightforwardness of its mission, the Governor's School Supply Drive represents a critical support mechanism for educators and students in North Carolina. According to a statement obtained by the Governor's Office, the Office of the Governor and cabinet agencies are also gathering donations to further this initiative. The requested supplies include necessities such as crayons, markers, dry erase markers, spiral notebooks, and, sanitizing wipes which will be distributed to understaffed and underfunded schools throughout the state.
