Definitions for "Food Bank"
A community organization that distributes donated or recovered food to agencies serving low-income people throughout a region.
A charitable organization that solicits, receives, inventories, stores and distributes food and grocery products from various sources. A food bank may purchase food from funds provided by government agencies or charitable grants, or it may receive food donated by manufacturers, retailers, or individuals. The food bank is responsible for ensuring that all food and grocery products that it receives and distributes comply with industry and regulatory standards. These products are distributed to charitable human service agencies, which provide the the products directly to clients.
A Clearinghouse which distributes large quantities of donated food to other non-profit agencies that provide direct services to families and individuals.