Employees Donate Hundreds of Supplies to Local Schools
Hundreds of school supplies and nearly $1,000 in donations are helping students and teachers in Maury and Pickett counties start the school year prepared, thanks to a school supply drive organized by the 2026 FB LEAD class. The school supply drive brought together employees from the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, and Farm Bureau Health Plans in support of local classrooms.
Maury County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Keith Stacey expressed the impact these donations will have on the teachers and students. “Our principals are excited to share the supplies with their teachers. It truly means a lot to them to be able to support their schools in this way.”
FB LEAD classmate Drue Jolly, a claims representative in Pickett County and who led the school supply drive for his local district, said, “Our administrators were incredibly grateful. I don't think anyone expected the number of supplies that came in. We actually had to find a larger space to store everything. Being part of something that will make such a difference for local students has been one of the coolest experiences I've had."
FB LEAD is a one-year leadership development program for emerging leaders across the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation and its service companies. The class of 2026 consists of 15 employees across multiple companies, departments, and locations. As part of the program, classmates planned and led the drive within their respective areas, with some departments hosting a friendly competition to encourage participation.
Employees generously responded, donating nearly $1,000 and hundreds of supplies. Representatives from both school systems recently picked up the donations, eager to deliver them to their respective schools.
MCPS Middle School Coordinator Joe Sulateskee added that these donations will have a lasting impact throughout the school year. “Donations like these really go a long way,” Sulateskee said. “You may not always see the impact immediately, but when I visit classrooms, I will see the supplies being used, and teachers talk about how someone donated them. Our teachers truly appreciate the support.”
