Pay Lexington parking tickets with food donations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — People who receive parking tickets in Lexington don’t have to pay the fines if they bring in cans of food for a local food bank.

The city says the "Food for Fines" food drive will run from Monday through Dec. 19. The cost to pay for any parking meter citation is a donation of 10 cans of food.

The city says people who have multiple meter citations, including those that are past due, can wipe the slate clean by bringing in 10 cans for each ticket.

Lexington Parking Authority suggests donating canned vegetables that are at least 14 to 15 ounces. Expired, damaged or opened food donations will not be accepted.

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