Library News
Food for Fines: Day of Giving Food Drive
November 06, 2025
With the interruptions to SNAP benefits nation-wide, GVSU is focusing this Day of Giving to supporting Replenish Basic Needs center. And the University Libraries is getting in on the giving: from November 4-December 2, you can donate 5 food items and your library book fines will be forgiven!
Donations can be dropped off at the following library locations. Swing by the front desk to drop off your items and have your book fines forgiven!
- Valley Campus: Mary Idema Pew Library
- City Campus: Steelcase Library
- City Campus: Frey Foundation Library
Donations can include:
- Shelf-stable pantry items
- Personal hygiene
- Household goods
For students who are have lost SNAP benefits or are experiencing food insecurity, Replenish operates two locations:
- Valley Campus: Kirkhof 0073: Hours Monday through Friday.
- City Campus: Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences 347: Hours Wednesday – Friday.
Visit the Replenish Basic Needs Center website for specific hours and more details.
You can learn more about or donate to GVSU's Day of Giving online.