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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Domino’s franchise owner Hovig Ayvazian said his team has been donating free pizzas daily to food banks and service centers in Sacramento, Elk Grove and Big Bear Lake.
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Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The motion to give money to food banks was unanimously approved by the five-member committee.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Braun encouraged those who need more immediate assistance to visit their local food bank or call 2-1-1.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
More than 50 million Americans similarly rely on food banks and pantries for help, although these centers are also feeling overburdened.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The motion to give money to food banks was unanimously approved by the five-member committee.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Braun encouraged those who need more immediate assistance to visit their local food bank or call 2-1-1.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
More than 50 million Americans similarly rely on food banks and pantries for help, although these centers are also feeling overburdened.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Food bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20bank. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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