By Alex Greenwood,
                                                									November 18, 2024
                                             
                                                
                                                
University of Central Missouri (UCM) Parking Services is excited to announce a partnership
                                                      with the UCM Campus Cupboard to launch a Citation Amnesty Program running from Nov.
                                                      18-22, 2024. This initiative allows students, faculty, staff and members of the public
                                                      to support a great cause while resolving outstanding parking citations.
                                                
                                                During this weeklong program, individuals can donate non-perishable food items to
                                                      Campus Cupboard in lieu of paying or appealing up to two qualifying parking citations
                                                      received before Nov.1, 2024. Donations will only be accepted at the front desk of
                                                      the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
                                                
                                                Qualifying Citations and Donation Requirements
                                                
                                                The following citations are eligible for the program and require the specified number
                                                      of items to clear the citation:
                                                
                                                
                                                   
                                                   - Fail to Display Valid UCM Permit: 8 non-perishable items
 
                                                   
                                                   - Expired UCM Permit Displayed: 8 non-perishable items
 
                                                   
                                                   - Improper Parking: 4 non-perishable items
 
                                                   
                                                
                                                Non-Eligible Citations
                                                
                                                The program excludes the following violations:
                                                
                                                
                                                   
                                                   - No Accessible Permit Displayed
 
                                                   
                                                   - No Service Vehicle Permit Displayed
 
                                                   
                                                
                                                Donation Guidelines
                                                
                                                To participate, all donated food must be non-perishable, in-date, and not expired. Any items that fail to meet these criteria will not be accepted.
                                                
                                                Make an Impact
                                                
                                                This initiative not only helps clear parking citations but also contributes to the
                                                      vital mission of Campus Cupboard, which supports UCM community members facing food
                                                      insecurity.
                                                
                                                For questions or more information, please contact UCM Parking Services at (660) 543-4098
                                                      or visit their office at 306 Broad St., Warrensburg, MO 64093.
                                                
                                                About Campus Cupboard
                                                
                                                The UCM Campus Cupboard is a resource dedicated to addressing food insecurity among UCM students, faculty,
                                                      and staff by providing essential groceries and household items to those in need.