Freedom Credit Union Announces Free Spring Shred Days for Community

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is hosting free Spring Shred Days at four local locations in April and May. Open to members and the community, these events provide a safe way to dispose of sensitive paperwork that should never be thrown in the trash.

“With the rising risk of identity theft, protecting personal information is more important than ever,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “Shred Days give our members and neighbors peace of mind, knowing their documents are securely destroyed and kept out of the hands of scammers and thieves.”

The Spring Shred Day schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, April 4, 9-11 a.m., Feeding Hills branch, 949 Springfield St.;

• Saturday, April 18, 9-11 a.m., West Springfield branch, 58 Union St.;

• Saturday, May 16, 9-11 a.m., Main Office Operations Center, 77 Boylston St., Springfield (enter from Emery Street); and

• Saturday, May 30, 9-11 a.m., Pine Knoll Recreation Area, 1974 Allen St., Springfield.

In addition, the credit union has scheduled the following Fall Shred Days:

• Saturday, Sept. 12, 9-11 a.m., Northampton branch, 54 Fair St. (Three County Fairgrounds);

• Saturday, Sept. 19, 9-11 a.m., Greenfield branch, 74 Main St.;

• Saturday, Sept. 26, 9-11 a.m., Chicopee branch, 1976 Memorial Dr.; and

• Saturday, Oct. 17, 9-11 a.m., Ludlow branch, 645 Center St.

Community members are encouraged to bring unwanted paperwork such as old bills, bank statements, tax returns, and other personal documents. Secure shredding is provided at no cost. Participants are asked to limit materials to five file boxes or paper bags per vehicle.