Fraser Valley Regional Library’s annual Food for Fines campaign is back.
From now until Jan. 13, 2021, you can “pay” your fines with food. It’s simple – bring in commercially packaged, unexpired, non-perishable food items to any FVRL location and have your fines reduced. One food item equals $2 in fines/fees, and up to $30 of fines/fees owed per library account can be cleared during the campaign. All items collected will be donated to the local area food bank.
“Food for Fines comes at a time when the financial impacts of COVID-19 are being realized throughout our communities. More people than ever turning to their local food banks. This campaign will no doubt be our most impactful one to date,” says Heather Scoular, Director of Customer Experience. “The library has not charged late fines during COVID-19, however this is a great opportunity for customers with lingering fines to eliminate them by helping feed our communities.”
Last year’s campaign saw FVRL customers generously donate 20,382 food items, and in turn the library cleared approximately $40,000 worth of fines. Local pantries are especially in need of rice; flour; powdered baby formula; peanut butter and jams; pasta and sauces; canned fruit and vegetables; canned and dry soups; canned fish/meat; and cereal.
Serving customers safely is our priority, visit www.fvrl.ca to view FVRL’s COVID-19 safety plan. Connect with FVRL online 24/7 – search @ReadLearnPlay on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
