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Getting a parking citation can be kind of a bummer. Here's a way to turn it into something positive and meaningful for Southside families during this holiday season. 

Transform Your Citation Into a Donation

Here's how Donations for Citations program works.

Between November 8th and November 18th, 2026, if you have a current parking ticket from this semester that you haven't yet paid, you can have it waived by donating food items to benefit families in our community. All donations will support local families through the Community Services Office this Thanksgiving. 

a graphic demonstrating how to turn your parking citation into a donation of food which will then waive the fine.
Follow These Steps
  1. Purchase five (5) approved non-perishable food items and receive one eligible parking citation waived.
  2. Bring your items the Transportation and Parking Office at 125 Goodman Drive. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:15 AM to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
  3. Receive one (1) waiver for an eligible parking citation.

 

Important Conditions
  1. Faculty, staff and students with active parking permits are eligible to participate
  2. Limit one (1) citation waiver per person
  3. Citation cannot exceed $50 and must be from the current semester
  4. The following citations are NOT eligible for the waiver:
    1. ADA violations
    2. Fire lane violations
    3. Appealed citations
    4. Previously paid citations