food bank

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of food bank

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

At times, she hasn’t received fruit in the boxes she receives from the food bank.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

A security guard told her the agency wasn’t doing in-person interviews, so she headed to a food bank instead.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Watkins said it was like a step up from a food bank: "they're actually contributing and they can choose what they have."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

She said for many students, the food bank has become "essential" for tackling high costs.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

She left a note telling me she was going to spend the day reorganizing the food bank.

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