Library
Fines Bringing You Down?
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Sick
of Spoilers Ruining Your Favorite Shows, Because You’re Blocked from Checking Out
the Next Season??
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We understand.
That’s why we created Food for Fines
almost 9 years ago. Since then, we’ve been able to waive over $7,500 worth of fines
and donated just as many non-perishables to Oldsmar Cares—a volunteer led
organization that has helped hundred of Oldsmar residents through life’s
sometimes bleak realities. Forrest Williams, one of the volunteers at Oldsmar
Cares and an active member of the Friends of the Library, explains that:
“There’s
a lot of need in Oldsmar. But it’s hidden. Most people who walk through the
doors are just down on their luck. Family emergency. Car wreck. A new move, and
they can’t afford the deposit . . . They just need a bit of help. The most
rewarding thing is when you see someone down the line who once needed
assistance and is now working as a manager of a local business.”
Photo Credit: Oldsmar Cares
The
organization is primarily for Oldsmar residents, providing the following
services:
Food Pantry
Clothes Closet
Rent and Utility Assistance
Weekend Food 4 Kids
Children’s Dental Care
PatchWork Grants
Education Grants
OldsmarWorks Career
Counseling
All
right, so we know what you’re thinking—this is CRAZY!
I
can get out of debt and help the
people of my community!!
All
in time for the holidays!!!
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Books via Barnes and Noble
So,
here’s the low-down:
Bring
in your canned or boxed non-perishable food items. You know, that extra can of
chowder you snagged during the Publix Bogo? Just make sure the expiration’s
good, and it hasn’t sat in the back of your pantry for too long to be growing anything that looks like it came from the
Upside-Down . . .
Photo by Netflix via
The Wrap
High Demand Food Items for Oldsmar Cares Include:
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Hearty Soup
- Chili
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
- Pasta
- Baked Beans
- Canned Fish
- Dry Beans
- Canned Meat
For
every can or box you bring—we’ll waive $1 off your fines!!! Only fines though. I’m afraid that
incident with the new puppy will remain in infamy on your account.
Photo by Marcy
Elementary School via Whitesboro Central School District
And
also, to save yourself and your friendly librarians a massive headache, please don’t
bring in individual bags of Ramen from the pack to try and count towards your
total . . . ☹
Photo Credit: Loiter
So, what are you
waiting for?! Come in from now till December 22 and take advantage of the
season of giving and receiving! We’ve
already received tons of donations.
What
will you bring to feed your community?
Psst! By the way . . .
Even
if you’ve been a good girl or boy
this year and managed to stay fine-free, you can still bring in food or
clothing donations to our Oldsmar Cares box that always sits near the front
doors of the library!
And oh, while you’re at it—why don’t you go ahead and have yourself a good one of these as well...
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Happy
Holidays from the Oldsmar Public Library
