Chula Vista Library's FOOD FOR FINES Program runs Dec. 1-24. Up to $10 in fines per card waived in exchange for food.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chula Vista Public Library Announces Winter Food for Fines Program December 1-24, 2009
Chula Vista Public Library will be accepting food donations in lieu of library overdue fines from December 1-24, 2009. Proceeds will benefit South Bay Community Services. Food will be accepted at the following branch libraries: Civic Center, 365 F St., 619-691-5069; South Chula Vista, 389 Orange Ave., 619-585-5755; and Eastlake, 1120 Eastlake Parkway, 619-697-3980.
In this economy, it is sometimes very difficult for people to pay their fines. This program enables patrons to clear their records while helping local families who are in dire need of food.
The Library's "payment system" works as follows:
Nonperishable items such as canned vegetables; tuna fish and dried pasta count for up to $1.00 worth of fines for each item.
Up to $10.00 of library fines per Library card will be waived in exchange for donated food. Items may be used to clear fines only; not for lost or damaged books or Collection Agency fees.
Non-nutritious items such as candy, chips, etc., damaged containers, and foods that have passed their expiration dates won't be accepted in lieu of fines.
Address/Location
Chula Vista Library
365 F St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 619-691-5069
Joy Whatley
[email protected]
619-585-5786