In an act of Christmas charity, Newcastle City Library is encouraging book borrowers with late fees to make a donation of non-perishable food or toiletries.
The 'Food for Five, Toiletries for Ten' initiative is being run in libraries across Australia and the world, helping residents to clear their name of overdue library charges in exchange for assisting those less fortunate.
This is Newcastle City Library's first time running the initiative.
Local emergency relief agencies including Street Care, OzHarvest, the Samaritans and Baptist Care will distribute the goods to Newcastle residents in need this Christmas.
Non-perishable food donations are worth $5 in fines and toiletries are worth $10.
Patricia Annetts from Newcastle City Library says anyone can make a donation.
Donations can be made until the 12th of December.
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| Donations of non-perishable food or toiletries can be made at Newcastle City Library |
