List of food banks

Food banks are non-profit, charitable organizations that distribute food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger. This article provides a list of notable food banks worldwide.

United States[edit]

In the United States, food banks have become a major pillar of food aid. Some of the most notable ones include:

Feeding America: The nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a network of 200 food banks across the country.
Food Bank For New York City: One of the country's largest food banks, it has been working to end food poverty in the five boroughs for over 35 years.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: This food bank has been fighting hunger in Los Angeles County since 1973.

Canada[edit]

In Canada, food banks are prevalent as well. Some of the most prominent ones are:

Food Banks Canada: A national charitable organization dedicated to helping Canadians living with food insecurity.
Greater Vancouver Food Bank: Provides assistance to nearly 8,500 people weekly in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore.
Toronto Daily Bread Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in Canada, serving Toronto for over 35 years.

United Kingdom[edit]

In the United Kingdom, food banks have been growing rapidly. Some of the most well-known ones include:

The Trussell Trust: A network of over 420 foodbanks, working to tackle food poverty and hunger in local communities across the UK.
FareShare: The UK's largest charity fighting hunger and food waste.

Australia[edit]

In Australia, food banks play a crucial role in food aid. Some of the most significant ones are:

Foodbank Australia: The largest food relief organization in Australia, working with the food industry and federal and state governments to alleviate hunger in Australia.
OzHarvest: A food rescue organization in Australia that collects quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivers it to more than 1,000 charities.