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To help consumers keep their personal info safe and help families in need, SCDCA is holding a joint shred event and food donation drive for Harvest Hope on December 10. To shred your sensitive documents in a timely manner, the shred event is set up as a drive-through. Attendees are encouraged to stay in their vehicles and have documents ready to be taken by a Shred360 worker. Consumers are limited to three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or three bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle. There is no need to remove binder clips, paper clips, staples, rubber bands or CDs/DVDs prior to shredding.
| Shred Event Time and Location | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Location |
| 12/10/2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | SC Department of Consumer Affairs 293 Greystone Blvd. Columbia, SC 29210 |
Harvest Hope is always in need of the following shelf-stable items (no glass please):
| Shelf-Stable Items To Donate | |
|---|---|
| 1 lb. Bag of Rice | Macaroni and Cheese |
| 1 lb. Boxes of Pasta | Peanut Butter |
| 1 lb. Bags of Dried Beans | Cereal |
| Canned Vegetables | Ramen Noodles (Packs) |
| Canned Fruits | Boxes, Single-Served Breakfast Items (Oatmeal, Grits, Granola Bars) |
| Canned or Pouch Proteins (Chicken, Tuna) | Single-Served, Pop-top Meals (Chef Boyardee, Mac and Cheese, Beef Stew) |
| Canned Beans | |
What to Shred
Shredding documents that contain personal, financial and medical information can help you prevent identity theft. The information below may help guide you as you decide what to keep, lock up or shred.
Shred
- ATM receipts
- Offers of credit or insurance
- Cleared checks (after 14 days)
- Credit reports
- Prescription information for medicines you no longer take
- Expired warranties
- Expired credit cards, driver’s licenses, and other forms of identification
Keep for a Year
- Bank statements
- Pay stubs
- Undisputed medical bills
- Credit card and utility bills
- Deposited checks
If you can access these documents electronically, consider shredding your paper copies.
Keep for at Least Three Years
- Income tax returns
- Tax-related documents, like canceled checks, receipts, W-2s, and 1099s
- Records related to selling a home
In some cases, the IRS recommends keeping tax returns and tax-related documents for longer than three years. If you can access these documents electronically, consider shredding your paper copies.
Keep While You Own
- The title to your vehicle
- The title or deed to your home
- Documents related to mortgage or vehicle loans
- Home improvement receipts
- Rental agreements and leases
- Sales receipts and warranty information for major appliances
Keep Forever
And lock up:
- Birth certificate or adoption papers
- Social Security cards
- Valid passports and citizenship or residency papers
- Marriage licenses and divorce decrees
- Military records
- Wills, living wills, powers of attorney, and retirement and pension plans
- Death certificates of family members
- Vital health records (especially those that pre-date electronic health records)