Saturday Shredding Event Will Help Stock Our Local Food Pantry

Want to protect yourself from identity theft while helping out in the fight against hunger?

This Saturday, the state will host a free paper shredding event that is open to anyone, first-come, first served, rain or shine.

The event has a second, equally vital purpose: to help stock the Hockanum Valley Community Council Food Pantry, which serves Vernon and the Tolland County area.

• When: Saturday, May 31, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Parking lot, corner of Oak Street and Capitol Avenue, Hartford. (Near I-84 across from the Legislative Office Building and down the street from Bushnell Theater.)
• Directions: http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=4187&q=545424
• What to bring:
• Boxes filled with your outdated documents. *Four bags or boxes per vehicle will be accepted.
• Please donate a small bag of non-perishable food item for every bag or box of paper you bring for shredding. Suggested items include: rice, peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna, pasta, sauce, cereal, oatmeal, beans, boxed macaroni and cheese, canned ravioli, canned or dry soup, canned vegetables and fruit, juice boxes and bottles, powdered milk, toilet paper, paper towels, plastic wrap, soap, toothpaste, shampoo.

On the web: www.hvcchelps.org .

Thank you!