An Oklahoma city is in the holiday spirit.
Through its Food for Fines program, the city of Chickasha’s municipal court and library allows for food donations in exchange for lowering or eliminating fines for offenses like traffic violations and overdue books.
Leading up to Thanksgiving, those in the city of 17,000 with violations or fines at Chickasha Municipal Court can donate non-perishable food items to get their traffic or municipal fines lowered.
“Each non-perishable food item donated will result in a $10 deduction of fines, up to a maximum of $100 per participant,” Chickasha, located 40 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, said on its website.
“Items must be delivered to the Municipal Court by the individual who the ticket was issued to in order for credit to be received.”
Last year, 30 individuals gave donations through the Municipal Court Food for Fines program, which led to $2,826.50 in fine credits.
After this program ends, the Chickasha Public Library starts up its Food for Fines drive in December, where “any amount of food donated can be used to clear any amount of overdue library fines on your account,” the website states.
However, it notes that donations “will not cover lost or damaged book fees.”
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