Last month, anyone who brought in non-perishable food items to any branch of the Tulare County Library had their fines reduced or eliminated. The library forgave $2405.60 in fines for donors to the program. In addition, many library patrons made donations without having fines on their library accounts.
"Our generous Tulare county residents did not have to contribute to us. They made this program more than a success," said County Librarian Jeff Scott. "They made it a holiday spirit success."
The book boxes filled with food were picked up by Foodlink for Tulare
County today. They will restock the pantries of food banks throughout
the county. Items collected from the fifteen branches will be
distributed in each branch's local community and surrounding areas.
"Food for Fines" is a new team effort sponsored by the library and Foodlink. It will be held semi-annually in the months of November and April.
