Food Banks
Food banks are non-profit organizations that collect and distribute food to people struggling with food insecurity. Nutrition programs can partner with food banks to help older adults stock their pantries with food for household use.
Guides
- Food Banks and Food Pantries — Comparison of the two, along with tips for finding resources
(Nutrition and Aging Resource Center, 2022) - How Food Banks Work— How Feeding America works with organizations to support local
communities (Feeding America)
Tools & Toolkits
- Find Your Local Food Bank— Tool to search for local food banks (Feeding America)
- Partnerships With Food Banks and Other United States Department of Agriculture Programs — Frequently asked questions on how Older Americans Act programs can partner with SNAP, TEFAP, food banks, and more (Nutrition and Aging Resource Center)