food bank

noun

an agency, group, or center that collects food and distributes it to people experiencing food insecurity.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of food bank¹

First recorded in 1915–20

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Example Sentences

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A food bank is to hand out just one bag of food a month because it is running out of money.

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The council said £387,000 was spent on food banks, healthy homes, heated vests for people to keep warm and to provide white goods to households.

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That’s just what absolutely breaks my heart, that people don’t want to access a food bank.“

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The state alleges she purchased cellphones, smart watches, home renovations, furniture, home lawn services, gas cards, gift cards and an artificial Christmas tree with food bank funds.

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Rojas said she’s considering opening a food bank for migrants to make up for the loss of U.S.-government supported assistance.

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Food and Drug Administration food body

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