UPDATE: Donation deadline has been extended to December 8.
This holiday season, Beloit Public Library is inviting patrons to turn their late fines into an opportunity to help neighbors in need by donating nonperishable food items.
The promotion will take place through the end of November. Patrons will receive $1 credit toward their fines for each food item donated—up to a maximum of $10. Donations must be unexpired, undamaged, unopened, and nonperishable.
The library will pass along all donations to The Salvation Army Rock County, which provides a variety of services to assist residents in need. They offer emergency help with food, rent, utilities, housing, clothing, and disaster relief through their offices in Janesville and Beloit.
The Salvation Army Rock County Pantry Wish list:
- Canned soup
- Canned tomatoes
- Canned veggies
- Mac & cheese
- Pasta
- Spaghetti sauce
- Can/pouch meat
- Ramen
- Canned/cup fruit
- Cereal
- Condiments
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Rice
- Microwaveable meals
- Beef sticks
The credit only applies toward late fines. Fees for lost or damaged items are not included in this promotion. For more information, stop in or call (608) 364-2905.
