Bradford National Bank invites area residents to protect themselves from identity theft by participating in its upcoming Community Shred Day on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the bank's Centralia location (1425 E. McCord St.).

The free event provides a secure and convenient way for individuals to safely dispose of confidential documents containing sensitive personal information. From old bank statements and tax records to credit card offers and medical paperwork, participants can bring documents to be professionally shredded on-site.

"Identity theft remains a growing concern, and one of the best ways to protect yourself is to ensure personal information is disposed of properly," said Randy Alderman, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Bradford National Bank. "Our annual Shred Day is a simple way for community members to safeguard their information while helping keep unnecessary paper out of landfills."

Community members are encouraged to gather outdated documents containing personal information and bring them to the event for secure destruction. No appointment is necessary.

Event Details

What: Community Shred Day
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Bradford National Bank, Centralia – 1425 E. McCord St.

Shred Day is part of Bradford National Bank's ongoing commitment to financial education, fraud prevention, and community service.

For more information, contact Bradford National Bank at (618) 533-0527 or visit www.bradfordbank.com.