{"id":10491,"date":"2019-03-12T08:51:21","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T15:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/?page_id=625"},"modified":"2024-02-21T14:34:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T22:34:55","slug":"donate-items-to-reduce-fines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/library-fines\/donate-items-to-reduce-fines\/","title":{"rendered":"Donate Items to Reduce Fines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reduce library overdue fines in exchange for donations of packaged food or new hygiene products (like toothpaste or shampoo). You receive $5.00 or $10.00 off your overdue fines for each item donated. Bring items to any PCC Campus Library checkout desk to make an exchange.<\/p>\n

Limitations<\/h4>\n

The library does not accept any items that are opened, dented, damaged, or expired. Exchanges apply to recent, overdue fines only. Fines over 1 year old, already paid, or sent to a collections agency are excluded. This program does not apply to charges related to replacement or damage.<\/p>\n

Accepted Items<\/h4>\n

\"SuggestedAny single packaged food item that meets the condition requirements and that weighs 6 ounces or more is worth $5.00 in exchange value.<\/p>\n

Please consider choosing high protein or easily prepared items such as: canned beans, low sodium canned soup\/stew, pasta, or pasta sauce.<\/p>\n

Note: Packets of dried ramen noodles such as Top Ramen or Maruchan Ramen are not accepted.<\/p>\n

Bonus for Hygiene and Large-Size Items<\/h5>\n

Donating hygiene items or larger food sizes are worth double. Each item from the following list is worth $10.00 in exchange value.<\/p>\n

Note: Only items on this list qualify for the bonus.<\/p>\n

 
\n\"Hygiene<\/p>\n

Hygiene Items:<\/h4>\n