While fines for overdue materials at the Butler Area Community Library average only a few cents per day, they can build up over time.

But until Oct. 22, people can pay off their overdue fines by bringing nonperishable food items to the library and donating them to the Stick a Fork in Hunger campaign in exchange for a $1 library credit for each item.

“This is an opportunity for people who had past fines to catch up,” said Lori Hinderliter, executive director of the library. “We decided to do 'Food For Fines' to try to collect the most food we could.”

The Slippery Rock University Center for Community Engagement, Empowerment and Development (SUCCEED) organized the Stick a Fork in Hunger campaign, which aims to reduce food insecurity in Butler County through collaboration with local businesses, organizations and individuals.

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