Dixie Electric Hosts Annual ‘Stuff a Bucket Truck’ Food Drive
Dixie Electric is hosting its eighth annual "Stuff a Bucket Truck" food drive to collect non-perishable items for local food pantries. The drive will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grocery Depot in Laurel, on…
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 10, 2026 — Dixie Electric is organizing its eighth annual “Stuff a Bucket Truck” food drive, an initiative aimed at gathering non-perishable food items to support local food pantries. This community event seeks donations to help stock the shelves of organizations that serve individuals and families in need.
The food drive is scheduled to take place at multiple locations across the region. The first event is set for Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Grocery Depot in Laurel. This location will serve as a collection point for residents in the Laurel area to contribute.
Following the Laurel event, the drive will continue on Tuesday, November 17, at Norman’s in Waynesboro. Further details regarding the specific time for the Waynesboro collection were not provided in the summary.
The initiative will conclude on Friday, November 20, with a collection event at Corner Market in Petal. This marks the final opportunity for community members to participate in this year’s drive.
The purpose of the “Stuff a Bucket Truck” drive is to collect essential non-perishable goods, which will then be distributed to local food pantries. The specific list of needed non-perishable items was not detailed in the provided summary. The success of the drive relies on community participation and donations.
Dixie Electric’s commitment to this annual event highlights its ongoing support for local charitable efforts and community well-being. The organization encourages residents to participate by donating non-perishable items at the designated locations and times.
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