A food bank is a place where food, typically non-perishable goods (and sometimes frozen perishable goods such as meats or concentrated juices), are offered to nonprofit agencies for distribution to people in need of food for free or at very low prices (or in exchange for volunteer work). These agencies are typically non-profit organizations or ran as part of a church or community outreach group. Think of a food bank like the wholesale arm of the food distribution ssystem for those living in poverty. Other agencies are the retail arm and serve people directly. One of the confusing things about the term "food bank" is that it is not copyrighted and is sometimes used by agencies directly serving those in need of food.

Food banks often get the food from companies or supermarkets with unsaleable stock, and also from donations from the general public, especially around holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. In addition, the US Government and state governments often contract with food banks to distribute USDA feeding programs. In addition, food banks who are members of America's Second Harvest, the nation's food bank network, are able to take advantage of relationships with major manufacturers. INstead of calling the more than 200 food banks across the country, a manufacturer with several semiloads of product to donate can make just one phone call.

Those groups who serve people directly do not have the room, the warehousing skills or equipment to handle multiple pallets of product. Most, though not all, food banks, do not have the expertise to counsel and serve those in need of food. Working together as a system, more hungry people get fed.

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Hrmm....food banks are not open on weekends.
K4M4 (Martin Kumquat) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:54:00 -0000
Hrmm....food banks are not open on weekends.
Laying down, watching Agent Cody Banks. So tempted to eat the rest of the chinese food that's saved for my sister.. :x
jmarie__ (Joanna talastas.) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:33:21 -0000
Laying down, watching Agent Cody Banks. So tempted to eat the rest of the chinese food that's saved for my sister.. :x
Bank Failures #118 & 119: Banks in Minnesota & Missouri: Whats a "Prosperan"? A breakfast food, car or band? An.. http://bit.ly/bHW0i
AllAmerInvest (All American Invest) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:28:28 -0000
Bank Failures #118 & 119: Banks in Minnesota & Missouri: Whats a "Prosperan"? A breakfast food, car or band? An.. http://bit.ly/bHW0i
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financialblogs (TopFinancialBlog) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:24:43 -0000
Bank Failures #118 & 119: Banks in Minnesota & Missouri: Whats a "Prosperan"? A breakfast food, car or band? An.. http://bit.ly/2jmBNv
tryed to stay anti-social but the sounds of best of banks vol.1 my brother ro and food set me level,steal aint got patients for questions
joshmidastouch (josh) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:59:32 -0000
tryed to stay anti-social but the sounds of best of banks vol.1 my brother ro and food set me level,steal aint got patients for questions
Big news. Hard rock released more tix for our show on Monday in NYC. All three designated food banks are taking donations. Cool.
marcroberge (Marc Roberge) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:55:40 -0000
Big news. Hard rock released more tix for our show on Monday in NYC. All three designated food banks are taking donations. Cool.

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