food banking
The concept of "food banking" emerged in the early 20th century to combat hunger and food insecurity by redistributing surplus food.
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Definition
B2Charitable Organizations
(nonprofit, community)The system of collecting, storing, and distributing surplus food to people facing hunger, often through a network of nonprofit organizations.
Example
- Many communities rely on food banking to support families facing food insecurity.
- Food banking helps ensure that surplus food reaches those in need rather than going to waste.
C1Food Distribution
(logistics, sustainability)An organized effort to gather excess food from producers and retailers and redistribute it to alleviate food scarcity in communities.
Example
- The food banking network coordinates with local farms to recover and distribute fresh produce.
Similar
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