CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Now through June 1, the Clarksville- Montgomery County Public Library is accepting food donations in exchange for $1 of eligible fines for each item.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library recognizes that sometimes things get hectic and users can’t always get their items back on time. With this thought in mind, the library is helping the community by accepting food items in lieu of monetary payment to take care of or reduce the cost of overdue fines for those who choose to participate. The food will be donated to a local food bank.
Library card holders can bring in canned soups, canned beans, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned meats, peanut butter, mac and cheese, boxed meals, and full-size boxes of cereal throughout the drive. No glass, expired or opened items are accepted. Fines waives will not apply to lost items. A maximum of $30 in fines may be eligible. Credit cannot be applied to future fines, but anyone is welcome to make a donation, even if they don’t have fines on their account.
Since Food for Fines began in December of 2015, over $1,600 in fines have been waived through the program.