food bank

An organization that collects donated or surplus foodstuffs and distributes them free or at low cost to programs or organizations serving people in need.

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food′ bank`

a nonprofit clearinghouse that receives unsalable food products donated by the food industry and channels them through various agencies to the needy.

[1980–85]

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food bank - a place where food is contributed and made available to those in need; "they set up a food bank for the flood victims"

bank - a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)

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Asda As well as collecting donations to food banks at the front of its stores and linking each store with a local food bank (or up to three in some areas) Asda has also committed a sizeable chunk of cash to supporting food banks via its Fight Hunger, Create Change initiative.

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One of the UK's largest independent suppliers of fresh fruit and vegetables has come to the aid of a busy food bank by making donations for disadvantaged children over the summer holidays.

Supplier rescues food charity

Dubai: The UAE Food Bank is distributing more than 120,000 iftar meals with the help of many sponsors and supporters this Ramadan.

UAE Food Bank distributes 120,000 iftar meals this Ramadan

Summary: In addition, there are 80 UAE Food Bank fridges.

UAE Food Bank distributes 120,000 Iftar meals

Kuwait Food and Relief Bank signed a strategic partnership agreement with the UAE Food Bank KUWAIT, May 12 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Food and Relief Bank signed a strategic partnership agreement with the UAE Food Bank in an effort to promote community responsibility and hunger eradication principles around the world.

Kuwait Food, Relief Bank sign partnership deal with UAE counterpart

The UAE Food Bank said that the number of operational sites of the Food Bank has become five after the opening of branches in Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman.

UAE Food Bank opens branches in Ajman, RAK

The Food Bank Siswa programme held at several public universities has helped students from the low-income (B40) group or poor families to have access to food.

Food Bank Siswa programme provides food to poor university students

CHARITIES, including the Bridge, and Shepshed Food Bank are set to benefit as local Co-op stores take part in an annual Easter Food Bank Appeal.

Charities to reap benefits of Co-op Easter appeal; The Bridge and Shepshed Food Bank will be recipients

are ideally help people recognise the that they play Johnson " Arif Ahmad, treasurer of Batley Foodbank, and a trustee of One Community, said that over the five years he has been involved with th food bank they have seen a tenfold increase in the demand for their service.

Food banks looking to charities to help fund their work

Event aims to raise funds for Northern Illinois Food Bank's child nutrition programs

Fourth annual 'A Cup of Hope' event returns March 3 to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank