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Chickasha Residents Donate Food to Clear Overdue Fines
14 Nov
Summary
- Chickasha, OK municipal court and library allow food donations to reduce fines
- Program runs from Nov. to Dec. 2025, with $10 fine reduction per food item
- Last year, $2,826.50 in fines were cleared through food donations
As of November 14th, 2025, the municipal court and public library in Chickasha, Oklahoma are providing residents with a unique opportunity to clear their outstanding fines. Through the "Food for Fines" program, individuals with traffic violations, municipal offenses, or overdue library books can donate non-perishable food items to have their fines reduced or eliminated.
The municipal court's program, which runs until November 26th, 2025, allows a $10 reduction in fines for each donated food item, up to a maximum of $100. Last year, the initiative saw 30 people contribute food that amounted to $2,826.50 in fine credits. The public library's "Food for Fines" program will continue throughout the month of December 2025, with any amount of donated food clearing overdue fines.
All collected food items will be donated to the Chickasha Emergency Food Pantry, providing much-needed support to the local community. This innovative approach not only helps residents resolve their outstanding obligations but also contributes to addressing food insecurity in the area.
