Here’s a novel way to pay off your library fines: Volusia County’s
public library branches will accept food for fines from Nov. 17 through November 30, Patrons with late fees will receive a $1 reduction of overdue fines up to $25 for each undamaged, unexpired boxed or canned nonperishable food item they bring to the library. Donated food will be used to refill local food banks.
The Food for Fines program is part of the ninth annual Feed the Need
food drive spearheaded by Volusia County Government. County employees
are joining with other public employees from Volusia County Schools,
local cities and other organizations to see who can collect the most
food per full-time employee.
Last year, the Food for Fines program collected 6,400 pounds of food.
