An Oklahoma city is in the holiday spirit.

Through its Food for Fines program, the city of Chickasha’s municipal court and library allows for food donations in exchange for lowering or eliminating fines for offenses like traffic violations and overdue books.

Those in Chickasha, Okla., with violations or fines at Chickasha’s municipal court and public library can donate non-perishable food to get their traffic or municipal fines lowered. MediaNews Group via Getty Images

Leading up to Thanksgiving, those in the city of 17,000 with violations or fines at Chickasha Municipal Court can donate non-perishable food items to get their traffic or municipal fines lowered.

“Each non-perishable food item donated will result in a $10 deduction of fines, up to a maximum of $100 per participant,” Chi

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