University of Delaware Parking Services is getting into the holiday spirit and helping those in need at the same time, announcing a three-week food drive program as a way to pay parking citations.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 26, and running through the end of the semester, Dec. 14, the drive allows parking citations to be paid for with nonperishable food items.

Each nonperishable food item will count as $5 toward the cost of an on-campus parking citation that is less than 30 days old. Customers can choose to pay a citation in full or in part by bringing nonperishable food items to the Parking Services office at 147 Perkins Student Center.

No Citation? No Problem!

Nonperishable food donation barrels or boxes are available at
• Morris Library lobby
• BCC lobby
• Fred Rust Ice Arena lobby
• STAR Health Sciences lobby
• Center for the Arts Lobby
• 5 Innovation Way
• DuPont Hall
• General Services Building
• Garage lobbies on campus
• Parking Services office in the Perkins Student Center

For those who want to make an impactful donation, the Food Bank of Delaware has a list of items that are recommended for donation.

All donated items will be delivered to the Food Bank of Delaware the week of Dec. 17, just in time for the holiday season. Visit the Parking Services website or contact the office at parking@udel.edu for detailed information.