Story posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Library Collecting For Local Food Pantries
One in eight Americans struggles with hunger each year; one third of them are children.
Local food pantries are also struggling to meet the community's needs, particularly with the increased demand resulting from the current economy.
As a member of the community, the Mt. Prospect Public Library wants to help make a difference. From July 6-12, the library will be a collection site for local food pantries.
Individuals are asked to bring in nonperishable food items to the library.
As an added incentive, the library will allow patrons of the library to use their donation to help offset their overdue fines.
Each donated item equals a $1 credit against existing fines, up to a maximum of $5 per library card.
Donations will cover current fines only and cannot be applied to bills for lost or damaged library materials. Donations cannot be credited against future fines. Fines will be rounded to the nearest even dollar amount.
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