Food for Fines collects over a ton of food so far

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – There are quite a few cans coming through the doors at the Lexington Parking Authority.

The Lexington Parking Authority say its “Food for Fines” canned food drive has collected 2,160 cans for God’s Pantry Food Bank during the first two weeks of the program.

“We are slightly ahead of the same time last year,” said Gary A. Means, Parking Authority Executive Director. “Hopefully the trend will continue and we can do even more this year for those in need.”

Customers who bring in 10 cans of food will receive $15 off any LEXPARK or Lexington Police issued on-street parking citation. There is no limit on the number of cans customers with multiple citations may bring in. Past due citations are eligible.

The parking authority says a total of 110 parking citations have been cleared.

Food for Fines runs through December 15.