Kansas City Libraries Launch 'Food for Fines' Initiative to Reduce Overdue Fees
You can get your fines reduced from these KC-area libraries if you donate food
Kansas City Star
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The Mid-Continent Library in the Kansas City area is introducing a 'Food for Fines' initiative from May 4-10, allowing patrons to reduce overdue fines by donating food items. Each item donated will count as $1.50 towards fines, with a maximum reduction of $30.
- 01The initiative runs from May 4-10, 2023.
- 02Each food item donated reduces fines by $1.50, up to $30.
- 03Donations can be made at any Mid-Continent Library location.
- 04Suggested items include canned goods, boxed meals, and pasta.
- 05Donors without fines are also encouraged to participate.
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The Mid-Continent Library (MCPL) system in the Kansas City area is launching a 'Food for Fines' initiative from May 4 to May 10, 2023. This program allows patrons to reduce their overdue fines by donating food items, with each item counting as $1.50 off fines or replacement card charges, up to a total of $30. Donations can be made at any MCPL location, including libraries in Lee’s Summit, Gladstone, Buckner, Blue Springs, and Independence. MCPL encourages donations of nutritious items such as boxed meals, canned soup, canned meat, fruit, vegetables, peanut butter, cereal, and pasta. However, the library requests that donors avoid giving open packages, damaged items, expired products, and nonnutritious items.
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This initiative helps patrons reduce their library fines while supporting local food charities, benefiting both the community and library users.
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