Description

A food bank or foodbank is a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.

In the United States and Australia, food banks usually operate on the “warehouse” model. They act as food storage and distribution depots for smaller front line agencies; and usually do not themselves give out food directly to the hungry. After the food is collected, sorted, and reviewed for quality, these food banks distribute it to non-profit community or government agencies, including food pantries,  food closets, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, orphanages, and schools.

 

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_Bank