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

Examples of food bank in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the first time, there are more Arizonans visiting food banks each month than enrolled in food stamps, according to the Arizona Food Bank Network. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Experts stressed engaging in activities that provide purpose and build meaningful connection; volunteering at a food bank or tutoring children was repeatedly recommended. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Families, farmers and food banks are finding ways to deal with surging demands as looming cuts shift more CalFresh costs to states. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Chang's 77-year-old mother, Lien, receives SNAP aid, too, and visits two food banks each week. — Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for food bank

• gangplank
• nonbank
• outflank
• sandbank
• antitank
• interbank
• riverbank
• banc
• blank
• clank
• crank
• dank

Kids Definition

food bank

noun

: a usually nonprofit organization that collects donated food and distributes it to people in need

called also food pantry