The Albany Public Library will sponsor a food drive Nov. 8-15 to benefit Fish of Albany, a nonprofit organization supplying emergency food, clothing and other resources to those in need.

The library will waive $1 in fines for each box or can of food brought to the circulation desk at either branch that week. The waiver applies to patrons who return overdue books or to fines already incurred; it does not apply to replacement fees for lost or damaged items or collection fees.

Suggested donation items include: canned meats; peanut butter; cereal; canned fruits or vegetables; canned meals (spaghetti, ravioli, etc.); batter mixes; pasta; rice; ramen noodles (eight packets count as one item); soup; dehydrated potato or pasta products; canned or powdered milk; baby foods; and some nonfood items such as soaps, detergent and toilet paper (four rolls equals one item).

All items donated must be nonperishable, in good condition, have labels, and not be past the expiration date. The library cannot accept home-canned foods.

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