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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Under the settlement announced Wednesday, the companies will donate 53 million eggs to food banks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
In the wake of rising grocery prices and economic anxiety, some low-income customers who would once have shopped at budget grocery chains such as Grocery Outlet are turning to food banks instead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
He met his wife, Amy Gertner, took a role in town government and joined community groups supporting food banks and other causes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Aguilar, who has two young daughters, says his family is subsisting on food banks and relies on donations for rent.
From Salon ● May 2, 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
