Donate Items to Reduce Fines

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.

Limitations

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.

Accepted Items

Any single packaged food item that meets the condition requirements and that weighs 6 ounces or more is worth $5.00 in exchange value.

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

Note: Packets of dried ramen noodles such as Top Ramen or Maruchan Ramen are not accepted.

Bonus for Hygiene and Large-Size Items

Donating hygiene items or larger food sizes are worth double. Each item from the following list is worth $10.00 in exchange value.

Note: Only items on this list qualify for the bonus.

Hygiene Items:

• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, mouthwash, or shaving cream (10 oz. or greater)
• 1 multi-pack of disposable razors
• 1 multi-pack bars of soap
• 1 box of menstrual products
• 1 multi-pack of toothbrushes
• Full-sized toothpaste (3 oz. or greater)
• Full-sized deodorant (2 oz. or greater)

Food Items:

• 1 large can of beans (excludes green beans; must be over 16 oz.)
• 1 large can of soup (over 12 oz.)
• 1 jar of peanut butter (over 15 oz.)
• 1 jar of jelly (over 10 oz.)
• 1 can of tuna or meat (over 4 oz.)

Panther Pantry locations

If you are having trouble affording food or basic hygiene items, visit a pantry for assistance.