food bank

/fud bæŋk/
/fud bæŋk/
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Other forms: food banks

Definitions of food bank
  1. noun
    a place where food is contributed and made available to those in need
    “they set up a food bank for the flood victims”
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    type of:
    bank
    a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)
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