Volusia County libraries will waive overdue fines for food donations
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Volusia County public library branches are giving visitors with overdue fines a chance to clear them by donating food items.
From Nov. 7 through Nov. 30, patrons with late fees will receive a $1 reduction off their fines for each box or nonperishable canned food item they bring in.
The donations must be undamaged and unexpired. They will allow up to $25 in fines to be covered. All donated food will be used to refill local food banks.
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"The Food for Fines program is part of the ninth annual Feed the Need food drive spearheaded by Volusia County Government," read a press release. "County employees are joining with other public employees from Volusia County Schools, local cities and other organizations to see who can collect the most food per full-time employee."
Last year, the Food for Fines program collected 6,400 pounds of food.