This week, University of Colorado students can clean out their pantry and collection of campus parking tickets all in one.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at CU Boulder Parking Services, those with outstanding parking citations can pay their fines with non-perishable food items in lieu of cash, according to the university. The donated food will go to the Harvest of Hope Pantry.

Participants are asked to bring in a minimum of five items to waive one citation with an issuance date prior to April 1. For those with more than one outstanding citation, the university said to donate more food.

Donations won’t be counted on fines already in collections, on Bursars bill, for relocated or booted vehicles, Americans with Disabilities Act or fire lane or undesignated space violations, or any single amount due more than $50. Food items that are damaged, opened, missing a label, expired or in glass jars or containers won’t be accepted.

Parking is available for free in 15-minute increments in lot 440 south of Parking Services during the designated time on donation dates.

The university asks participants to have a photo ID and license plate number ready to quickly access their account.

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