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For Immediate Release: Friday 16 October Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will support Montgomery County’s Community Service Week by accepting canned goods and non-perishable food items to pay for library fines between October 16 and 30. One food item brought in will equal one dollar off on library fines. Food items should be taken to the library’s circulation desk. All food collected will be donated to the Manna Food Center. “Food for Fines is a great way for people to clear up their outstanding library fines while helping some of our neediest neighbors,” said MCPL Director Parker Hamilton. “We are very pleased to be partnering with the Manna Food Center in this effort.” Donations should include only shelf-stable foods, such as canned fruits, vegetables and meats, dried beans, brown rice, quinoa, low sugar cereals, baby food, formula and vegetarian items. Home-canned items, opened foods, or foods past their expiration dates will not be accepted. Customers must have existing fines or hold fees to participate in the Food for Fines program, but anyone may donate food items at the libraries during the drive. Food for Fines donations cannot be used towards fees for lost or damaged materials, collection agency fees, lost card fees or other charges. For more information, contact local library branches, or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library. Release ID: 15-362 Media Contact: Christopher Freeman 240-777-0035

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