Food For Fines

Pirates, do you have unpaid citations?

The Student Government Association (SGA), Williams-Ross Purple Pantry (CLCE),  and Parking and Transportation would like to share information about a new initiative - Food For Fines to support the Williams-Ross Purple Pantry, while providing a cheaper opportunity to pay parking citations.  

      ******Please note that donations can only be accepted during the donation period of March 16-20, 2026.

How it Works

• You can pay for your parking citation in full by bringing non-perishable food or hygiene items to one of our donation locations on campus.
• Each food item is worth $5 towards your citation and the citation must be paid in full; partial payments will not be accepted.
  • For Example, a citation worth $35 may be paid using 7 items.
  • (Not all tickets qualify for this program, please see section Tickets that do not qualify below)
• What not to donate
  • Expired Food
  • Damaged, dented, rusty, leaky, unlabeled or opened packages/cans
  • Glass Jars
• Not all tickets qualify for this program
  • You cannot use donated food to pay for these types of parking tickets:
    • Tampering with University Equipment
    • Shared Permit or Tow Violation
    • Parking in Reserved Space, Grass, or Sidewalk
    • Parked in Fire Lane or ADA Space Violation
    • Transfer Citations

When and Where

• The program will run from March 16-20, 2026.
  • You can donate food at the ECU Parking Office (305 E. 10th Street, Greenville, NC 27858).
  • Time: 8:30AM – 4:00PM
• Main Campus Student Center – Corridor (Connect sign)
  • March 16th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM
  • March 17th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM
  • March 18th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM
  • March 19th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM
  • March 20th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM

What to Donate

• Breakfast Items
  • Individual cups of cereal and oatmeal
  • Breakfast bars
  • Fruit cups
• Lunch & Dinner Items
  • Canned meat or pouches (tuna, chicken)
  • Rice
  • Pasta
  • Taco meal kits
  • Seasonings
  • Condiments
• Other Items
  • Hygiene and household items

Should you have any questions related to Food for Fines please feel free to stop by the ECU Parking Office (305 E. 10th Street) or parking@ecu.edu