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

He added the island was "not looking after its own citizens enough", pointing to rising use of food banks and homelessness.

From BBC

The social supermarket is different to a food bank because users register and then pay £5 per person to select up to 15 items from the range of goods on offer.

From BBC

"Customers can purchase the bags for personal use or choose to donate them to local charities and food banks," it added.

From BBC

But despite the increase, she says she will still be reliant on her local food bank.

From BBC

She knit preemie caps for the nursery at the nearby hospital, crocheted blankets for the shelter, and helped organize the food bank.

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