food bank

noun

variants or less commonly food pantry

: a usually non-profit organization that collects donated food and distributes it to people in need

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This year, the goal is higher: the food bank estimates about 23,000 turkeys are needed to fulfill demand, especially during the Nov. 25-27 distributions around the Valley. —

Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024 In key battleground states, food banks are reporting record levels of need that has been increasing over the past few years. —

Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024 Like other Chick-fil-A restaurants, the new Taylor location will also support the company's Shared Table program which donates surplus food to area soup kitchens, shelters, food banks, and nonprofits in need. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024 Feeding Tampa Bay The food bank, whose goal is to provide resources for those recovering from Milton and Helene, works with first responders to provide food, water and hygiene items. —

Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for food bank