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Shredding Event, Food Drive To Be Held In Doylestown

A free shredding event and food drive will be held Sept. 26 at Groveland Elementary School.

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A free contactless shredding event and food drive will be held Sept. 26 at Groveland Elementary School in Doylestown. The event, sponsored by Sen. Santarsiero and Rep. Ullman, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon that day.

Here's what you can shred:

  • paper
  • checks
  • bills
  • manilla folders

Here are the kinds of food needed:

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  • fruit juice
  • cereal
  • peanut butter
  • soup
  • canned chicken, tuna, or salmon
  • applesauce
  • canned fruit and vegetables
  • beans
  • pasta
  • rice

Groveland Elementary is located at 1100 N. Easton Road, Doylestown.


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