The Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary is planning a paper shredding event and clothing drive, on Saturday, October 2, from 9 am until noon. The fundraiser will take place near the pavilion behind the firehouse, 18-20 Riverside Road.

The rain-or-shine event will be set up to comply with social distancing guidelines.

The cost for shredding is $10 per file box or paper shopping bag, increasing in $5 increments according to container.

The auxiliary will also be accepting donations of clothing, bedding, towels, shoes, and stuffed animals to be delivered to Helpsy. The clothing recycling organization will compensate the group for each pound of clothing, etc donated.

While Saturday will be the only time for this season's paper shredding event, the Helpsy collection will continue all month. Donations can be dropped at the Helpsy Donation Center, 129 South Main Street/Route 25, through October 31. The center is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10 am-5 pm.

Mark each bag of donations "Sandy Hook" or tell the attendant that the donations are for the Sandy Hook Ladies Auxiliary collection.

For additional information concerning Helpsy and the clothing drive, call 929-355-3660.