Parking Services is collecting toy and food donations at the Fairfax, Arlington, and SciTech Parking Services offices.
If you owe a fine for a parking ticket, you may donate new, unwrapped toys or nonperishable food items at the Parking Services office, and your account will be credited based on the following:
- 1 toy = $10 credit
- 2 toys = $20 credit
- 5 cans/boxes of food = $10 credit
- 10 cans/boxes of food = $20 credit
A $20 credit is allowed per citation, with credit for up to three citations ($60), or receive up to a $20 credit toward an upgrade to a parking deck spring permit.
The deadline to submit donations for credit is 12 p.m. on the following dates:
- Arlington: December 14
- SciTech: December 15
- Fairfax: December 16
Food donations will be given to Mason’s Pop Up Pantry. Suggested items include:
- Small cereal cups
- Pasta/rice
- Snacks (chips, crackers, protein bars)
- Non-refrigerated drinks (Gatorade, water, energy)
- Toilet paper
- Sauces/dressings
- Paper towels
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken, beef)
For questions, contact Parking Services at 703-993-2828.