IRON COUNTY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – One Upper Peninsula library wants to turn late fees into food for those in need. 

The West Iron Library in Iron River is offering a “Food for Fines” program in November.  Patrons can wipe clean their late fees or overdue library items by donating non-perishable food or toiletry items for library workers to donate to a local food pantry. 

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All food and items will stay local, and the library staff encourages everyone to donate regardless of late fee status.