{"id":31508,"date":"2026-07-02T12:38:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=31508"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:59:34","slug":"food-for-fines-returns-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/food-for-fines-returns-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Food for Fines returns July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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From Wednesday 1 July you can choose to pay your parking fine by donating $15 worth of non-perishable food items – with all donations going directly to Curtin Guild Pantry and Feed it Forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Receive a parking fine* that is issued between 1 July and 31 July 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Purchase a minimum of $15 worth of non-perishable food items \u2013 such as canned goods, pasta or UHT milk \u2013 and keep your receipt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Drop your donation and receipt to the Security, Traffic and Parking Office (B115)<\/a> on weekdays between 8am and 3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Guild Student Pantry<\/strong> and Feed it Forward<\/strong> will distribute donations to students and local families experiencing food insecurity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    *Please note that fines not issued in July 2026, overdue fines and fines received from parking in ACROD, courtesy, reserved, EV or non-parking bays are not eligible to be paid via donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Only fines issued between 1 July and 31 July 2026 are eligible for Food for Fines.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Guild Student Pantry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Guild Student Pantry<\/strong>, offered through Student Assist, supports Curtin students facing financial hardship by providing free access to essential food with no judgement or barriers to entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Guild Student Pantry<\/strong> stocks a range of non-perishable pantry staples and encourages all to take only what is needed to ensure resources are shared equitably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Location:<\/strong> Guild Building 106F
    Opening Days:<\/strong> Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
    Opening Hours:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 12:00pm and 2:00pm \u2013 3:30pm
    (Closed on public holidays)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For further information, visit the Guild Student Pantry<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please note: Students must book a time slot<\/a> and present their Curtin student card upon arrival. Entry is only permitted with valid student identification.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Feed it Forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Feed it Forward <\/strong>is a not-for-profit charity that rescues surplus food, redistributing it to communities in need. They collect good, edible food from donors, including major supermarkets, farmers and food manufacturers, preventing it from ending up in landfill and ensuring it reaches those who need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 2025 our 500+ volunteer network saved 3.57million kgs of edible food from landfill and distributed to 441,000 families and more than 2000 community groups which include schools, universities, childcare and aged care centres, soup kitchens, aboriginal groups, church groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Feed it Forward <\/strong>encourage anyone experiencing food insecurity to reach out for support via their contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For further information, visit the Feed it Forward website<\/a> or Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Food for Fines FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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