Do "penne"ance for your overdue-book sins by bringing pasta and other sturdy, long-keeping comestibles to the Salem Public Library between April 10 and 17, and help respond to hunger in Salem!It’s a once-in-every-52-weeks opportunity to clear your library card and help a worthy cause, all in one stroke. During the week of April 10-17 only, both Salem Public Library locations will forgive fines for customers who bring in donations of non-perishable food items and other household necessities for donati on to Marion-Polk Food Share.
This does not apply to lost book charges, rental fees, video/DVD fees, collection fees, or fee cards.
A $1 credit will be applied for canned items 12 ounces or larger. Donors are particularly encouraged to consider these high-need items:
- Soup (canned or dry)
- Canned fruit
- Chili
- Canned vegetables
- Cereal
- Pasta sauce
- Tuna
- Pasta products (20+ ounces)
- Beans (canned or dry) • Rice (20+ ounces)
- Juice (canned or bottled)
A greater credit of $3-5 will be given for these larger high-need items:
• Laundry detergent; • Laundry softener; • Cooking oil; Peanut butter (8+ ounces)
To be used, items must be factory-sealed, commercially processed, dent and rust free, and bear a future expiration date. Top Ramen products cannot be accepted. More information is available from Circulation at 503-588-6090
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