Food Drive: Fill Hungry Stomachs, Replenish the Food Banks

Jul 12, 2009 (Sunday)
Mount Prospect Public Library
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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Event details: Food Drive: Fill Hungry Stomachs, Replenish the Food Banks
Description
July 6 - 12
One in eight Americans struggles with hunger each year; one third of them are children. We all know, and are in contact with, people affected by hunger, even though we might not be aware of it. These are often hardworking adults, children, and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced to go without food for several meals, or even days. Our local food pantries are struggling to meet our communityÂs needs, particularly with the increased demand resulting from the current economy. As a member of the community, the Library wants to help make a difference. From July 6  12, the Library will be a collection site for our local food pantries. Please bring your nonperishable food items to the Library. As an added incentive, the Library will allow you to use your donation to help offset your overdue fines. Each donated item equals a $1 credit against existing fines, up to a maximum of $5 per Library card. We hope you will take this opportunity to help replenish our local pantries dwindling food supplies, whether or not you owe a fine.
Library: Mount Prospect Public Library
Other Information:
Each item donated = $1 in overdue fines.
Donations will cover current fines only and cannot be applied to bills for lost or damaged Library materials. Donations cannot be credited against future fines. Fines will be rounded to the nearest even dollar amount. Maximum credit of $5 per Library card.
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