Meriwether Lewis Participates in Co-op Day of Service

MLEC supports community through donations and volunteer efforts

(December 2, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – Employees of Meriwether Lewis joined cooperatives across the state in giving back to their communities during the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service on October 16. This year, MLEC employees volunteered their time and donated goods across all five counties served by the cooperative:

• Hickman County:
  • Hosted a blood drive collecting donations from 25 donors.
  • Donated 150 pounds of pet food to the Hickman County Humane Society.
  • Collected donations to purchase sports drinks for those working in response to the AES tragedy.
  • Prepared 300 “cups of appreciation” for local emergency responders.
• Houston County:
  • Provided donations and volunteer support at Rosie’s Thrift Store/Mission, which assists community members in need.
• Humphreys County:
  • Donated 240 pounds of food to the local food pantry.
  • Participated in a litter cleanup project in downtown Waverly.
• Lewis County:
  • Assembled and packed 20 bags filled with necessities and fun items for youth in the care of the Child Help Task Force.
• Perry County:
  • Collected and distributed food bank donations to support local families facing food insecurity.

The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service is an annual event that encourages cooperative employees to live out the cooperative principle of “concern for community” by volunteering and supporting local initiatives.

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