The University of Lethbridge’s Nightmare on Shred Street 5 returned Monday after being suspended for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In just 3½ hours, the event raised twice as many cash donations for the Students’ Union Food Bank than its last event in 2019, collected plentiful food donations and served more than 70 people.

The event assisted more than 70 people in securely destroying personal records and recycling their electronic waste.

“We’re so happy we were able to offer this service to the community again and thank everyone for their kind donations, the ULethbridge staff and all our partners for making this happen, in particular Lethbridge Mobile Shredding and DBS Environmental for their generous support of this event,” says Diana Flores, ULethbridge records and information manager.

“The food items collected will go to stocking the food pantries on campus and the money donated will be used for the ULSU Food Bank to purchase gift cards for students struggling with food insecurity,” says Shelley Tuff, ULSU health and dental administrator. “With a spike in demand for both the pantries and the food bank, the donations are greatly appreciated.”

This year’s Nightmare on Shred Street event:

• Assisted more than 70 people in securely destroying personal records and recycling their electronic waste

• Shredded over 4.5 cubic metres of paper

• Degaussed and recycled 35 hard drives

• Sent 3 cubic metres of e-waste for recycling

• Raised $445 and collected 273 food items to donate to the ULSU Food Bank

Remember to save your personal papers, files and personal information for next year’s event — Nightmare on Shred Street 6 — on October 31, 2023.