Yes, summer break just began but the folks at Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) invite Moore County residents to help local students start the 2026–27 school year with the tools they need to succeed. The cooperative has launched a “Stuff the Bucket” school supply drive, a community‑focused effort rooted in the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors.

Inspired by the buckets mounted on DREMC’s line trucks, the initiative brings together employees, members, and residents to collect new, unused school supplies for local students in our community.

From June 22 through July 2, collection boxes will be available the Lynchburg DREMC office located a 697 South Main Street.

Donations of essential school items are needed, including backpacks, notebooks, loose‑leaf paper, pens, pencils, highlighters, crayons, markers, glue sticks, scissors, folders, binders, rulers, calculators, index cards, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and tissues.

“Every contribution — large or small — helps ensure local students of all ages are prepared for the next school year,” said DREMC’s Director of Member Engagement & Corporate Communications Erin Binkley.

Community members are invited to drop off their contributions Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at any DREMC office location. For a full list of DREM offices, click here.

For more details, visit your local DREMC office, follow DREMC on social media, or visit www.dremc.com. •

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