food bank
noun
an agency, group, or center that collects food and distributes it to people experiencing food insecurity.
food banks
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pluralof food bank.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Recent research on the growth of social supermarkets, external backed the idea that they were less off-putting than food banks and large commercial stores for those facing food insecurity.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Crates of tinned food sit in a pantry ready to be shipped off to local food banks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Jenny Farrall‑Bird, area manager for charity the Trussel Trust, said this time of year was especially demanding for food banks.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Cole said there needs to be sustainable funding for food banks to operate as well as support from government and the Northern Assembly.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
One Drum was this big outdoor event, held every spring in Rolland to raise money for local food banks.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
