In tune with the spirit of giving this holiday season, the West Virginia University Parking Office isgivingstudents a break.

During the week Dec. 59, students can have one $10 parking ticket or two $5 parking tickets (except violations for handicap parking) excused in exchange for three canned goods weighing 10 ounces or more, or three bags of dry goods.

Items should be delivered to the Parking Office located in the Prete Building, 3040 University Avenue.

This program began four years ago after we were approached by students and a local food bank,said Bob Roberts, director, Public Safety and Transportation.We determined this would be a good way to help them both.

All food collected will be distributed to local food pantries. Last year, the program received and donated 3,230 cans and 237 dry food items.