Faculty, staff, students and the general public can get a WVU parking citation excused by donating to WVU Parking Management’s “Food for Fines” food drive, benefiting The Rack: WVU Student Food Pantry.
In exchange for a donation of 10 non-perishable food items — 12 ounces or more recommended — participants can get a maximum of one unpaid parking citation removed from their account, up to a $20 value.
Participants should donate their items to the first floor of Mountaineer Station from Monday (Nov. 4) through Nov. 15. The collection site will be open from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on weekdays with the exception of Election Day (Nov. 5).
Parking citations that have already been paid cannot be refunded; however, donations are welcome from those who do not currently have any unpaid parking citations.
Suggested donations include the following:
• All types of rice and pasta
• Varieties of soups
• Microwavable meals
• Canned meats (turkey, ham, spam, chicken, tuna)
• Canned vegetables and fruits
The Rack is also in need of food items for individuals with dietary restrictions, such as those who follow vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free or gluten-free diets.
To view specific donation needs, visit the Amazon wishlist.
Food items should not be expired.
For questions, contact the WVU Parking Management Office at 304-293-5502.