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

The Big Food Project redistributes surplus food from supermarkets and manufacturers to 125 food banks, schools, community kitchens, crisis services and families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

From BBC

When possible, she helps connect them with resources and occasionally drives them to the food bank.

From Los Angeles Times

The Jersey Living Wage has never been as important as it is now for so many people with poverty unfortunately still increasing and a continued rise in food bank usage in our island.

From BBC

A food bank has said the number of people asking for its help has tripled.

From BBC

The Kindness Offensive, a charity that redistributes donated goods to schools, food banks and community groups, was behind the gift drive.

From BBC