food pantry
noun/ˈfuːd pæntri/
/ˈfuːd pæntri/
(North American English)- an organization that gives food to poor people who live in a particular area. Food pantries often distribute food that they receive from a food bank.
- The proceeds from the sale will support the church's food pantry.
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