Pay off UTSA parking citations with peanut butter

(Aug. 27, 2018) -- Peanut butter parking time has returned to UTSA. Today, Campus Services launched its fourth annual Peanut Butter Parking Campaign in collaboration with the Student Government Association (SGA) and the San Antonio Food Bank.

During the campaign, customers have the option to pay eligible parking citations issued between Monday, August 27 and Friday, August 31 with a donation of peanut butter. The Peanut Butter Parking Campaign educates the campus community about parking policies while simultaneously reducing financial burden and benefiting the local community.

At the end of the campaign, Campus Services delivers all donations to the San Antonio Food Bank to help fight hunger in Southwest Texas. Last year, Campus Services collected a record-breaking 924 pounds and saved the campus community more than $9,900 in citation fees.

The San Antonio Food Bank lists peanut butter as one of the most needed items due to its long shelf life and high source of protein. With a recommended serving size of two tablespoons, or roughly one ounce per sandwich, a 40-ounce jar of peanut butter provides dozens of meals for families in need.

To submit a donation, bring eligible citation and peanut butter payment to Campus Services in the Multidisciplinary Studies Building (MS 1.01.52) on the Main Campus or in the Frio Street Building (FS 1.506) on the Downtown Campus during standard business hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Peanut butter payment must be received within 14 days of the citation issuance date, otherwise standard payment is due along with the usual $10 late fee.

The following citations issued between August 27 to 31 are eligible for peanut butter payment:

• Parking without a proper permit: $50
  Peanut butter payment: 40 oz. or more
  
  
• Parking without a valid permit: $100
  Peanut butter payment: 80 oz. or more

All other citations are subject to standard payment and policies. Peanut butter payments are valid for one citation per customer. Appealing the citation forfeits the right to pay with peanut butter.

Campus Services encourages and welcomes donations without citations. Visit Campus Services on the Main or Downtown Campuses to make a donation through Friday, September 14.

— Lauren Beaver

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