Avondale Public Library to take “Food for Fines”

Through the month of May, Avondale Public Library is partnering with the West Valley View to help restock the shelves of local food banks with “Food for Fines.” Under the Food for Fines program, library patrons with fines on their accounts may donate non-perishable food items to reduce or pay off their fines.

For every non-perishable food item donated, $1.00 will be deducted off a patron’s account – up to a maximum of $50. Donations will be accepted at both Avondale Public Library branches. The food drive, which runs May 1 through May 31, aims to collect non-perishable food items for the All Faith Community Services and the Agua Fria Food Bank.

Avondale Public Library branches:

•Avondale Civic Center Library – 11350 W. Civic Center Dr. , Avondale, AZ 85323

•Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library – 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, AZ 85323

Food for Fines does not include replacement fees for lost or damaged materials, collection agency fees, printing or processing fees, card replacement fees, and future overdue fines. Homemade food, glass containers, expired, opened or damaged food items cannot be accepted.