Celebrate Earth Day by Shredding Old Documents & Donating Sneakers

TRIPLE BONUS! Assistance League of Northern Virginia is again partnering with the Franklin Farm Social Committee for a combined Paper-Shred, Sneaker Collection, and Food-Donation Event on Saturday, April 22, from 10 am to 1 pm., in the Dairy Lou Parking Lot at 13501 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon. This event will yield triple bonuses. April 22 is Earth Day and just a few days after federal tax returns are due, making this the perfect time to dispose of your important documents safely and in an environmentally friendly way. Second, Assistance League will collect sneakers for its GotSneakers fundraising effort. Your donation of gently worn pairs of athletic shoes will help the nonprofit raise money and help the planet by keeping sneakers out of landfills. (No work boots, flip-flops, Crocs, or metal cleats.) The nonperishable food items collected will be delivered to the Community of Faith Food Pantry to help reduce food insecurity for the many struggling families in the area.

A donation of $10 or more is suggested (Cash or Checks preferred; Credit Cards accepted). Your donation will help the students and their families at the local elementary schools that Assistance League serves. Only paper items will be accepted for shredding — no plastic, aluminum, wood, or metal. The charity reserves the right to limit quantities.