Food bank
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A food bank or foodbank is a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger. In North America, a food pantry or food closet is a small front line agency that hands out packages of food from food banks directly to people in need.
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See also
- Ag Against Hunger
- BALMEVG
- Canstruction
- Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
- Food Not Bombs
- Food security
- Gleaners
- Good Shepherd Food Bank
- Hopelink
- National Association of Letter Carriers#Annual food drive
- Northwest Harvest
- Olio (app)
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