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A '''food bank''' is a place where [[food]], typically non-perishable goods (and sometimes frozen perishable goods such as meats or concentrated juices), are offered to nonprofit agencies for distribution to people in need of food for free or at very low prices (or in exchange for volunteer work). These agencies are typically non-profit organizations or run as part of a church or community outreach group. A food bank is like the wholesale arm of the food distribution system for those living in poverty. Other agencies are the retail arm and serve people directly. The term "food bank" is not protected by law, however, and is sometimes used by these agencies directly serving those in need of food.
== 1. View an ADRA video on the topic of world hunger and discuss with your Pathfinder Club unit or class the methods shown in the video which ADRA is using to combat hunger. ==
 
The ''ADRA Presents'' series of videos includes very good introductions to ACS and disaster response in short video segments. These videos are available through [http://adventsource.org Advent''Source''] .
 
  
== 2. Interview the person who directs the community food pantry in your local church or another local church in your area. Ask this person about the types of people they serve, what causes food needs in the community, and how they meet these needs. Take notes during the interview. ==
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Food banks often get the food from companies or supermarkets with unsaleable stock, and also from donations from the general public, especially around holidays such as [[Thanksgiving]] and [[Christmas]]. In addition, the US Government and state governments often contract with food banks to distribute USDA feeding programs. In addition, food banks who are members of [[America's Second Harvest]], the nation's food bank network, are able to take advantage of relationships with major manufacturers. Instead of calling the more than 200 food banks across the country, a manufacturer with several semiloads of product to donate can make just one phone call.
  
== 3. Visit a food bank and talk with the staff, and then explain to your instructor how the food bank gathers donated groceries and provides supplies to food pantries, soup kitchens, etc. ==
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Those groups who serve people directly do not have the room, the warehousing skills or equipment to handle multiple pallets of product. Most, though not all, food banks, do not have the expertise to counsel and serve those in need of food. Working together as a system, food banks and local agencies cooperate to feed people.
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== See also ==
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*[[America's Second Harvest]]
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*[[Capital Area Food Bank]]
  
== 4. Describe in an essay of at least 500 words the causes of hunger in each of the following situations: ==
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.secondharvest.org/ America's Second Harvest] - official web page
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* [http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/ Capital Area Food Bank] - official web page
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* [http://www.eurofoodbank.org/ The European Federation of Food banks] - official web page
  
=== a. Developing nations overseas ===
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[[Category:Food retailing]]
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[[Category:Social justice]]
  
=== b. Inner-city and other disadvantaged areas in this country ===
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== Alternate requirement: Make a presentation of at least 10 minutes during a Sabbath School program, Pathfinder Club Devotional, to a school assembly or civic club on the same topics. ==
 
 
 
== Alternate requirement: Create a video tape, slide and sound show, or presentation software production on the same topics and show the production to a Sabbath School group, school assembly or civic club. ==
 
 
 
== 5. Collect at least 50 non-perishable food items for the community food pantry in your local church or the nearest Adventist Community Services center. ==
 
 
 
== 6. Volunteer in a soup kitchen for at least two meals, This can be done as a group project with others in your Pathfinder Club or school.  If there is no Soup Kitchen in your area, prepare and distribute six sack lunches to the needy or homeless. ==
 
 
 
== References ==
 
 
 
[[Category:Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book]]
 

Revision as of 22:33, 1 September 2006

A food bank is a place where food, typically non-perishable goods (and sometimes frozen perishable goods such as meats or concentrated juices), are offered to nonprofit agencies for distribution to people in need of food for free or at very low prices (or in exchange for volunteer work). These agencies are typically non-profit organizations or run as part of a church or community outreach group. A food bank is like the wholesale arm of the food distribution system for those living in poverty. Other agencies are the retail arm and serve people directly. The term "food bank" is not protected by law, however, and is sometimes used by these agencies directly serving those in need of food.

Food banks often get the food from companies or supermarkets with unsaleable stock, and also from donations from the general public, especially around holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. In addition, the US Government and state governments often contract with food banks to distribute USDA feeding programs. In addition, food banks who are members of America's Second Harvest, the nation's food bank network, are able to take advantage of relationships with major manufacturers. Instead of calling the more than 200 food banks across the country, a manufacturer with several semiloads of product to donate can make just one phone call.

Those groups who serve people directly do not have the room, the warehousing skills or equipment to handle multiple pallets of product. Most, though not all, food banks, do not have the expertise to counsel and serve those in need of food. Working together as a system, food banks and local agencies cooperate to feed people.

See also

External links

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