The local library is eliminating some fines if residents bring in food for the less fortunate.
The Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd., is sponsoring “Food for Fines” and a food drive during the month of November.
Collection will continue through Nov. 29.
Karen Abramson, library spokeswoman, said $1 in fines could be removed from a resident’s library account with the donation of one nonperishable food item.
She said even library visitors without fines are also being asked to donate nonperishable food to allow the library to help feed the needy, hungry and homeless.
Needed items include baby food, baby formula, diapers, water, juice, juice boxes, cereal, soup, canned meats, canned pasta meals and pasta.
Abramson said all food collected would benefit the Boynton Beach Community Caring Center.
The Community Caring Center was organized by the Boynton Beach Ministerial Alliance in 1987 to serve the needs of the community in a coordinated, compassionate and communicative manner.
All residents of Boynton Beach and surrounding areas are encouraged to stop by the Boynton Beach City Library and drop off a food donation.
For information, call 561-742-6390.
Mike Rothman can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com.