Food for Fines returns November 2024!

Non-perishable items that are suitable for donation include:

• Non-perishable items: canned goods (fruit, vegetables, soups, beans), pasta, rice, cereals, muesli bars, peanut butter, etc.
• Shelf-stable beverages: bottled water, juice boxes, long life milk, cordial, etc.
• Dry goods: flour, sugar, salt, spices, condiments, coffee, tea, powdered milk, etc.
• Packaged snacks: crackers, cookies, popcorn, trail mixes, dried fruits, etc.
• Baby items: formula, baby purees, teething rusks, etc.

We are unable to take the following donations:

• Items requiring refrigeration
• Home-made items: jams, sauces, etc.
• Non-edible items: toothpastes, deodorants, toys, etc.

To ensure food safety standards are met please make sure all donations are sealed, undamaged and have a minimum of three months remaining prior to their “Best Before” or “Use By” dates.

The Food for Fines campaign will commence 8am Friday 1 November 2024 and will conclude at 3pm Friday 29 November 2024.

All donations are to be delivered to the Security, Parking and Traffic Office team, located at B115, on weekdays between 8am and 3pm.

All donations must be valued at $15 or more, with a receipt provided if in lieu of a parking ticket payment.

Please note that overdue fines and fines received from parking in ACROD, courtesy, reserved, EV or non-parking bays are not eligible to be paid via donation.

Absolutely! If you have some non-perishable items sitting in your pantry that are sealed, undamaged and have a minimum of three months remaining prior to their “Best Before” or “Use By” dates, you are more than welcome to donate them.

Please note, a receipt showing the $15 minimum amount is only required if the donation is in lieu of a parking ticket payment.

All donations received during the Food for Fines campaign will be distributed to the Curtin Community Pantry.

The Curtin Community Pantry, an initiative made possible through the generosity of the students, staff and the wider community, supports Curtin students facing financial difficulty by providing low barrier access to basic food supplies and other essentials.

Our dedicated Curtin Community Pantry volunteers will ensure that all goods reach those in need here at Curtin.

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