Claiborne Electric and its employees donated just under $16,000 to the Minden St. Jude Auction, held February 5-8.
The Minden St. Jude Auction began more than 40 years ago as a small, local radio auction in Minden. Today it has grown to become a four day event that takes place annually on Super Bowl weekend. Since it’s inception, the auction has raised more than $20 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Per capital, Minden raises more money for St. Jude annually than any other town or city in the United States.
The 2026 event raised a record-breaking $2.7 million. For about 15 years, Claiborne Electric has partnered with the auction as a corporate sponsor. Several years ago, the Co-op offered employees the opportunity to get involved through payroll deduction. Employees can opt to have any amount deducted from each pay check, and the accumulated donations are taken each year to the Minden St. Jude Auction. Additionally, the Co-op matches donations dollar-for-dollar. This year, employee donations totaled just under $8,000, making the total Claiborne Electric donation nearly $16,000 for the children of St. Jude.
