GHS Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day Benefitting the United Way of Broome County’s 'Full Plate Project'

Binghamton, NY – GHS Federal Credit Union hosted a free shred day that raised $2,225 for the United Way of Broome County’s 'Full Plate Project' to fight hunger in Broome County. The drive-thru shred event took place at our 910 Front Street, Binghamton branch on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, and provided the community the opportunity to shred unwanted documents. Shred services were by Roger's Service Group, and while the event was free to the public, donations were optional. Together with attendee voluntary donations and a contribution from GHS, the event raised a total of $2,225 for the cause.

The Full Plate Project is dedicated to helping combat hunger in Broome County by collecting donations and distributing funds to vital health and human service programs that support local families, friends, and neighbors with food insecurities. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Full Plate Project here in Broome County. 

GHS Federal Credit Union is a local, not-for-profit organization that prioritizes the financial wellbeing of our community members and offers products and services that meet the needs of each unique member, regardless of their financial situation. Shredding unwanted, personal and confidential documents is a great way to protect your personal information, and maintain financial and overall wellness. 

Free shred days at GHS are offered twice a year to the public. Beginning in 2020, GHS began offering a drive-thru option to make the event more accessible for the community to attend and have their documents shredded. In addition to creating a more accessible event, GHS began partnering with local community organizations to add a philanthropic element to shred days by collecting donations to local causes. In past events, GHS shred days have benefited Broome County organizations such as the American Cancer Society and United Way of Broome County. Donations are not required to shred, however, the community has been incredibly generous in the past.