First Harvest Credit Union Hosts Third Annual Free Community Shredder Event

First Harvest Credit Union is hosting its upcoming Shredder Event on September 19, 2026, at its Deptford Corporate Center from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This free event is open to the Southern New Jersey community and First Harvest members, offering a secure method for disposing of documents and files to keep personal and financial information safe.

First Harvest has brought back its community Shredder Event for a third consecutive year, providing members and the community with a secure and convenient document disposal solution. Through this free, annual event, First Harvest continues to reinvest in the Southern New Jersey community it proudly calls home. Shredding services will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of three boxes of paper documents per vehicle. Unacceptable items include plastic, plastic bags, electronics, or metal.

In addition to this free Shredder Events, First Harvest has launched its Scam-Free Summer education program, designed to help members protect their person information and financial well-being. The program features weekly Fraud Friday blog posts,  guided online courses, and on-demand educational resources focused on fraud prevention tips and cybersecurity awareness. Topics covered in the Fraud Friday blog series include Protecting Your Digital Footprint, Scams Target Older Adults, A Scammer’s Manipulation Playbook, and other security-focused content. First Harvest also provides fraud prevention tips and resources through its social media pages and offers customized online learning opportunities through MoneyEDU, helping members stay informed and become better equipped to recognize and avoid scams.

“Our credit union continues to deliver on our commitment to giving back to our membership and the Southern New Jersey community in ways beyond our financial product and service offerings,” stated First Harvest President & CEO, Mike Dinneen. “As fraud continues to rise, we recognize the importance of proactively educating and engaging our members, reinvesting in our communities, and strengthening First Harvest's role as South Jersey's trusted financial partner.”