The Olathe Municipal Court is accepting food and toiletry donations in place of fines from November 12-22.

Those who bring $15 worth of pantry or toiletry items to the Olathe Municipal Court will receive $50 off any outstanding parking or traffic fines.

Only non-perishable food items will be accepted. No expired food items will be accepted. A receipt for the items must be provided to receive the fine waiver. Offer not valid for commercial vehicle parking tickets and is limited to $50 of fines waived per person on traffic and parking charges only.

Most needed items include:

• Easy-open soups
• Canned goods like ravioli, hearty soups with meat
• Canned tuna or chicken
• Canned beans and vegetables
• Fruit cups
• Breakfast bars
• Instant mac and cheese
• Oatmeal
• Pasta and pasta sauce
• Peanut butter
• Baby food and formula
• Cake mix and icing
• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Diapers and wipes (especially sizes 4, 5 & 6)
• Deodorant
• Bars of soap
• Razors and shaving gel/foam

All donations will be given to organizations supported by Olathe Cares and the Olathe Mayor's Children's Fund, including Center of Grace, Starfish and Mission Southside.