As part of its ongoing campaign against identity theft, Valley First is hosting another in its series of Shred it and Forget! events Saturday.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street branch there will be complimentary document shredding (with a cash or non perishable food donation) services.
In addition the public will have an opportunity to educate themselves on ways to protect themselves from becoming a victim of fraud.
Shredding services will be provided by Okanagan Paper Shredding, a local paper destruction company and Valley First supporter.
Attendees will also be entered into a draw for a chance to win a paper shredder courtesy of Valley First.
the event is supported by other local businesses including Starbucks (Downtown Penticton), Appleton Waste Services and the Downtown Penticton Association.
Valley First is a division of First West Credit Union.
Raising food, funds and awareness for local food banks is one of the company’s signature community causes.
