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Quite a few charities are struggling to meet demands right now, especially food banks, by the way.

One of Forbes' "Most Ethical Companies, " Trader Joes is known for its support of local food banks across the country.

Some of the slaughtered hogs may be given to local Food Banks, but most will be destroyed or made into pet food.

Kroger, a retailer based in Ohio with sales of $70 billion, gives 3, 600 tons of fresh food a year to food banks.

So far, over 10, 000 dollars have come in from people in many countries to feed the hungry through local food banks.

As prices have climbed over the past four years these donations have dropped by 75 per cent, leaving food banks scrambling for resources.

The government used to buy large quantities of surplus farm commodities to support market prices, which it would distribute to food banks.

Pet-food banks, which give pet food to people in need, have sprung up across the country.

Life for millions in burgered America goes on only through food banks and food stamps.

There are now around 16 non-government organisations running food banks.

one in eight residents gets free meals from soup kitchens or food banks;

Canadian Association of Food Banks

Ontario Association of Food Banks

Hong Kong food banks see rise in business