Wilson Bank & Trust (WBT) announced the start of a new Teacher Supply Drive this summer, bringing back a successful initiative that helped teachers spend less money out of their own pockets last school year. Pre-packaged bags of supplies can be purchased for teachers at all WBT locations across Middle Tennessee from now through August 8.
WBT has five Rutherford County locations:
- 4195 Franklin Rd., Murfreesboro
- 3110 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro
- 710 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro
- 2640 S. Church St., Murfreesboro
- 210 Commerce St., Smyrna
Visitors can donate any amount, but a full bag of supplies can be purchased for $20 that will contain:
- Copy paper
- Dry erase markers
- Hand sanitizer
- Clorox wipes
- Tissues
- Cap erasers
- Glue sticks
- Pencils
âThis supply drive gives us another opportunity to give back to our local community, and to help educators who often pay for supplies out of their own pocket,â Wilson Bank & Trust President John McDearman said. âItâs a small but mighty way to show our support for all they do, and weâre excited about making it even easier to participate this year for those who donât have time to do extra shopping.â
Those who do wish to shop rather than giving a monetary donation can bring supplies to Wilson Bank as well. Crayons, colored markers and colored pencils are specialty items that the bank hopes to collect.
A teacher pick-up day is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 17, at central WBT office locations in each county. During last yearâs campaign, Wilson Bank & Trust collected about $12,000 in items and donations, and provided classroom supplies for about 400 teachers.
About Wilson Bank & Trust
Wilson Bank & Trust, member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender, is a community bank established in 1987 to provide personal and professional service in a hometown setting. One of the top banks in the South in stability, products, technology, growth and earnings, WB&T currently operates 28 full-service offices in nine Middle Tennessee counties, offering a full range of financial products that include secondary market mortgage loans and online and mobile banking services.
