Donations for Citations is Back! February 23-27
Turn a citation into a donation that supports UK's Big Blue Pantry! UK Transportation Services' spring semester donations drive starts on Monday, February 23, and continues through Friday, February 27.
This popular program helps stock the shelves at Big Blue Pantry (BBP), an on-campus organization that works to combat hunger and food insecurity for UK students.
How the donation drive works:
Students or employees who have a regular ($30) parking citation can pay their fee during this week by donating food or personal care items. Ten (10) non-perishable food items or five (5) personal care items will waive one regular citation of $30 or less.
Regular citations do not include immobilizations, impoundments, parking in fire lanes, ADA accessible parking violations, or improper application or use of parking permits. Customers with unpaid citations must also pay any other outstanding citations to have one waived under this program. Citations waived through the drive are not eligible for appeal.
Participating is easy! Simply bring your donations to our customer care center, located at 721 Press Avenue, between Feb. 23-27. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BBP Director Andrew Perkins said the Pantry is in need of personal hygiene items, plus food donations.
"We're super excited once again for Donations for Citations," said Perkins. "This time, we're in need of items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bars of soap, hand soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and shaving supplies. Of course, we're always grateful for food items as well. The Wildcat community always comes through with amazing support for us!"
Suggested Personal Hygiene Items:
shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, bar soap, hand soap, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, and tampons or sanitary pads
Suggested Food Donation Items:
peanut butter, jelly, ramen, macaroni and cheese, pastas, pasta sauce, granola bars, cereals, rice, canned meats, and soups
Please note: Expired, damaged, or opened donations will not be accepted. Also, refrigerated items or items in glass containers will not be accepted. No trial sizes, please.
Visit the Pantry’s website for information about hours of operation or to offer donations outside of this program.
If you have questions or need more information, please email UK Transportation Services or call 859-257-5757.