food bank
Americannoun
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food banks
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of food bank
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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"We're not just a food bank, we are places of comfort for people, places where people can come and find that hope," Diamond said.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The manager of a food bank says donations of pet food have dipped over the summer and some owners are choosing to feed their animals before themselves.
From BBC ● Aug. 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
Steven said the experience of visiting the Taff Ely food bank was "uplifting" because people were very welcoming.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 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
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