Food for Fines – May 2 – 17

Food For Fines

Pay your overdue fines and help Syracuse’s Catholic Charities Cathedral Pantry.

$1 of fines will be waived for each food item donated, up to a maximum of $10. Offer good for overdue fines only. No credits will be given for food donations in excess of fines owed, although additional donations are welcome.

Donations may be brought to the Library Services Desk Monday – Thursday 8 am – 9 pm, Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm, Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm.

Only non-expired, non-perishable, unopened food will be accepted. In addition to food, unused toiletry items will be accepted as well. The pantry suggests the following items for donation:

  • Canned tuna
  • Canned beans/legumes
  • Dried beans/legumes
  • Peanut butter
  • Dinner “mixes”
  • Pasta, rice, or grains
  • Cereals
  • Oatmeal
  • Soups and stews
  • Canned/dried fruits
  • Canned vegetables
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Soap

Please ask at the Library Services Desk for more information.