Food for Fines

Samuels Public Library is collecting non-perishable food items and hygiene products. Cardholders who donate items can reduce their overdue fees by $1 for each item donated. A maximum of $20 in overdue fees can be reduced. Items collected through November 19 will support The River 95.3's Camping for Hunger campaign, which benefits Front Royal-Warren C-CAP. Items received after November 19 will be spread out to local food pantries, nonprofits, and blessing boxes.

Eligible Donations

Protein Foods: canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc..),canned or dried beans, canned soups or stews, canned chili, peanut butter, canned nuts

Grains: rice/rice mixes, canned pastas, noodle mixes, dry noodles/pasta, macaroni & cheese, granola bars, shredded wheat, hot cereal mixes, oatmeal, cold cereal, muffin/pancake mixes, graham crackers

Vegetables & Fruit: canned vegetables, vegetable soup, canned tomato products, spaghetti sauce, V-8 juice, canned fruit, raisins, applesauce, dried fruit, canned and boxed juice

Oils & Condiments: vegetable oil, honey, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, syrup, sugar, jelly & jam

Personal Care Items: shampoo, toothpaste/toothbrushes, shaving cream/razors, deodorant, feminine hygiene products

Paper Products: toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, tissues, cleaning wipes

Extras: tea, coffee, cleaning products, laundry and dish detergent