Thesaurus results for PANTRIES

pantries

noun

plural of pantry

as in cupboards

a built-in space for storage behind a door homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen

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Recent Examples of pantries All of it is then boxed and loaded into vans for distribution to food banks, pantries and to those in need. — Mary Calvi, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026 This Denver nonprofit recovers unused food from restaurants and distributors and delivers it free to food pantries, schools, and shelters across the metro area. — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026 The brewpub is also collecting nonperishable food items, toiletries and other essential household items to be given to local food pantries. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 Stampas told Newsweek that parents may cut grocery spending or seek help from food pantries, and some try to protect their children by eating less themselves. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026 Bringing back kitchen table economics Voters worried about the economy broke for Trump by 2 to 1 in 2024, fretting about the cost of everything from food in their pantries to gas in their trucks to their medications. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 Compounding this, food rescue operations need support, and food pantries are fighting to keep up with soaring demand. — Matt Jozwiak, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 The governor, a Democrat campaigning for a third term, announced on June 3 that grocery store cards would be released in early August to complement millions of dollars in supplemental state contributions to food banks and pantries. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 According to the anti-hunger charitable organization Feeding America, for every one meal provided by food pantries nationwide, nine are covered by SNAP benefits. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026

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In practice, this might mean the kids know candy is in the house but stored out of reach in the kitchen cupboards.

— Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026
Likewise, Cosori recommends keeping its air fryer away from cupboards and steam-sensitive surfaces, with about 5 inches of clearance behind and above it.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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Upstairs, the primary suite includes a bathroom with a steam shower, freestanding tub, heated flooring, toilet room and dual vanities, plus two walk-in closets with custom organizers.

— Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
The primary suite includes a spacious sleeping area with a fireplace, easy access to a private porch, a beautiful bath and double walk-in closets.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

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