food bank

American  

noun

food banks plural

1. an agency, group, or center that collects food and distributes it to people experiencing food insecurity.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• food banks
  plural

Etymology

Origin of food bank

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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food bank

Among those helping out at the church is Cathy Grey, 46, who came to its food bank when her debt became "too much".

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

One Dallas food bank says demand for food assistance has surpassed what was seen during the financial crisis and the pandemic, a Federal Reserve survey has found.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

Getzy Markowitz, a rabbi who works in the area, said the shooting took place in a community with multiple Jewish institutions, including educational centers and a food bank.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

The food bank is incredibly appreciative, and it makes us feel like we’re making a difference in the lives of people we’ll likely never meet.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026

And Saturday afternoons, my mom signed me up for the food bank.

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz