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Definition of foodbank

foodbank

/ˈfuːd.bæŋk/
food · bank
Plural:foodbanks
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• noun

1

A non-profit, charitable organization or community center that collects, stores, and distributes donated food to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship.

Example

"Volunteers spent the weekend sorting canned goods and dry pasta at the local foodbank."

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• Nearby Words

fontanelle
fontina
food
foodbank
foodborne
foodie
foodless

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foodbank. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foodbank
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