Tenth Annual “Food for Fines” program collects over 400 items in first two weeks

As of November 13, the Menomonie Police Department’s tenth annual Food for Fines program has already collected more than 400 nonperishable food items for Stepping Stones of Dunn County. The program runs from November 1 through January 2 and provides residents with an opportunity to support local food security efforts while resolving eligible parking fines. 

Food For Fines allows citizens to receive a $2 reduction on basic parking fines for each nonperishable food item donated. Items may be dropped off at the Menomonie Police Department lobby between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  

Public safety-related parking violations are not eligible for this program. These include, but are not limited to: parking in a fire lane, blocking traffic, double parking, and parking in a handicap stall. 

Since its launch in 2016, Food for Fines has collected more than 7,000 pounds of food for the Stepping Stones food pantry.  

For questions, please contact the City of Menomonie Communications Office at  communications@menomonie-wi.gov. 

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