Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity
By Mike Mohundro
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CARTERVILLE, Illinois (WSIL) — The Anne West Lindsey District Library is taking a unique approach to address food insecurity in the region.
The library is hosting a “Food for Fines” fundraiser throughout November, encouraging donations of nonperishable food items. For each donated item, patrons can have $1 worth of library fines waived, with a maximum reduction of $15.
Library officials aim to inspire community involvement through this initiative.
“This is the time of year when the community needs to come together and support people who maybe don’t have that support on their own,” said Adult Services Librarian Mike Terrana.
All collected items will be donated to the Crainville and Cambria pantries.
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