SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- More than 100,000 South Bay residents with overdue library books have a chance to eliminate outstanding fines or fees.
Starting on Monday, the Santa Clara County Library District will waive up to $100 in exchange for the donation of any amount of non-perishable food at all district libraries.
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The Food For Fines program will benefit Second Harvest food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties during the month of April.
Officials hope it will also provide a unique opportunity for people to come back to the the libraries with a fresh start.