FOOD for Fines will start on Monday, November 20 and conclude on Saturday, December 16. Do not miss this annual four-week window to return overdue items or pay any outstanding fines with a donation of non-perishable food. The Food For Fines program will operate across every branch of Riverina Regional Library.
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This annual program allows library users to return outstanding library items, have any outstanding over dues fines waived, and assist the community with a donation of food. It is also a great opportunity for people to join the library while supporting the wider community.
Community members without fines can also donate non-perishable food. In Wagga, the food will be donated to the Salvation Army for distribution to vulnerable families in the region. The post-Christmas period can be a time when many families experience financial difficulties as they struggle to cover the costs associated with the festive season and back to school expenses.
Public libraries promote equality within our communities and keep them connected through a variety of programs and services.
Whether it is fostering a love of books at Storytime, encouraging lifelong learning opportunities, reading for leisure or accessing information services, your library helps people improve their skills and life chances.
Food for Fines is another fantastic way we can support our community.
Food items must be: Non-perishable and within the use-by date.
Some ideas:
- Biscuits and crackers
- Breakfast cereals
- Canned meats such as salmon, tuna or chicken
- Gravy mix, salt, pepper, stock, flour, and spices
- Juices and juice poppers
- Lunchbox items such as muesli bars or snack packs
- Pasta, pasta sauce and noodles
- Rice
- Salad dressings, mayonnaise
- Tea, coffee, milo, sugar
- Tinned goods such as fruit, baked beans, tomatoes, corn, beetroot
- UHT milk, powdered milk
- spreads - Vegemite, etc
