‘Food for Fines’ begins 10th year

The 10th annual “Food for Fines” drive will begin Monday, , and continue through February at all 14 Whitman County library branches. Library users can exchange non-perishable food items for up to $10 in outstanding library fines. All food will be distributed to the food bank in the community where it is collected.

Last year, the library collected over $1,030 worth of non-perishable foods. The total was over one third more than was needed to clear fines, said Kristie Kirkpatrick, WCL director.

Non-perishable food may be donated at library branches in Albion, Colfax, Colton, Endicott, Farmington...