Shred Hunger Event to Provide Free Shredding, E-Recycling and Gather Food Donations

The Auditor’s office will host “Shred Hunger,” a combination household needs drive, document shredding and e-recycling event on the northwest side of Columbus on October 14.

The free event will be held from 10 am to 1 pm at Vertical Church, 1290 Old Henderson Rd in Columbus.

At the event, residents can bring documents, CDs and DVDs to be shredded onsite. Residents may also drop off electronics for recycling. Accepted items include computers, laptops, tablets, printers, stereos, LCD televisions, tube-style televisions, MP3 players, batteries, cables, keyboards, cell phones or other electronic equipment. Household appliances are not accepted.

While dropping off items for recycling or shredding, residents are encouraged to donate household goods which will benefit Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS). Suggested donations include new sheet sets, pillows, warm blankets, laundry detergent, new or gently used dining sets, shampoo, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes.