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“Food
For Fines”
Join with
FISH and the
Greenville Public Library during “Food for Fines” December 2nd
through the 16th. Patrons can receive $1 in current Library fines
waived in exchange for donating one food item. These items must be
canned or nonperishable: peanut butter; canned chicken or tuna;
canned vegetables, fruit, or soups; cereal, pasta, rice; boxed side
dishes or mac & cheese; granola bars or snacks; and spaghetti
sauce.
Just bring
your
donated items to the Circulation Desk in boxes or plastic bags –
and don't forget your Library card! “Food for Fines” does not
include Library fees for lost or damaged materials. Glass
containers, open packages, or expired food cannot be accepted.
Kristy
Cutarelli
visited the Library to explain the need for food in Darke County. FISH
has been active since the early 1970's and continues to see an
increase in households they serve.
New
households are up
9% with over age 65 up 6% since last year. The number stands at 2386
even before the holidays.
In 2009
FISH partnered
with EUM Church to open the FISH Choice Pantry at 400 Markwith
Street. Even though FISH still makes home deliveries, the number
became impossible to do – thus the Pantry opened. Being able to
come to the Pantry gives people ownership and a chance to make their
own choices.
The Pantry
is open
three times a week with different hours: Monday from 1:00-2:00 p.m.;
Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m.; Friday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Besides
nonperishable foods from donations, the Pantry also carries fresh
fruits, vegetables, meats, and baked goods as part of the “Feeding
America” program. Kristy explained that nothing is ever wasted and
that everything is given out.
Kristy has
stories of
people who were donors to FISH falling on hard times and needing its
services – and of those who once used the service but are now doing
well and donate in return. “The community is so generous,”
Kristy stated. “I can't believe what people in this county do for
their friends and neighbors.” FISH and the Pantry are run by
volunteers.
Kristy is
seen with
Librarians Deb Cameron and Stephanie St. Myer – who remind everyone
you are welcome to drop off food donations even if you have no
Library fines!
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