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  national bank - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
NATIONAL BANK [national bank] in the United States, financial institution of a class authorized by Congress in acts of 1863 and 1864.
The act of 1864 authorized the formation of private banking corporations that were to invest a large part of their capital in bonds of the United States and that might then issue their notes as currency.
The amount of the notes was not to exceed 90% of either the face value or the par value of the bonds, depending on which of the two was smaller.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/n/natlbank.asp   (318 words)

  
 The Food Bank for Monterey County - Salinas, CA
The Food Bank for Monterey County is situated on California's central coast in the city of Salinas in an area known as the "Salad Bowl of the World." Agriculture and the hospitality industry dominate the economy of the Central Coast and the national image of our area is one of wealth and beauty.
One in five county residents is served by the Food Bank.
Food donated to the Food bank for Monterey County by grocery stores and their reclamation centers are down 55%; government food is down more than 20%.
www.food4hungry.org   (586 words)

  
 Food Bank of CNY - helping hungry children adults and the elderly
The Food Bank of Central New York is a not-for-profit organization working to eliminate hunger through food distribution, education and advocacy in cooperation with the community.
By providing food to a network of over 575 charitable food programs, the Food Bank helps to feed hungry people throughout eleven counties of Central and Northern New York.
The Food Bank of CNY is able to purchase food items in large quantities, and this savings is passed on to the program’s customers.
www.foodbankcny.org   (173 words)

  
 Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Established in 1980, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is a non-profit organization that provides food to people at risk of hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina.
In 2004-05, the Food Bank distributed over 31 million pounds of food to more than 883 partner agencies including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and after school programs for children.
Nearly 30 percent of the people served by the Food Bank’s network are children, and another 18 percent are elderly.
www.foodbanknc.org   (198 words)

  
 Central PA Food Bank
Date Announced for Taste of Central Pennsylvania - The Food Bank has announced November 5, 2006 as the date for the 19th annual Taste of Central Pennsylvania.
Food Bank Earns Top Performance Rating - For the second year in a row, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has been awarded a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.
New Study: Nearly 160,000 Area Residents Are Served by Food Bank Annually - Nearly 160,000 residents in central Pennsylvania receive emergency food assistance each year from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, a member of America's Second Harvest — The Nation’s Food Bank Network, according to a report released on February 23, 2006.
www.centralpafoodbank.org   (150 words)

  
 Food Bank of Alaska
At FBA we believe that no one deserves to be hungry and we are dedicated to eliminating hunger in Alaska by obtaining and distributing food to a statewide network of more than 300 partner agencies that are serving hungry people.
Food Bank of Alaska depends on our community for financial support.
Wells Fargo and the Alaska State Fair join hands with Food Bank of Alaska to make sure that food is available to Alaskans in need.
www.foodbankofalaska.org   (359 words)

  
 Our Mission
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia always welcomes individuals, businesses and organizations which would like to organize a food drive to benefit the members of our community who are in need.
All donations, including perishables, can be brought to the Food Bank at 861 Newton Bridge Road in Athens or to 236 D Level Grove Road in Cornelia.
Anyone receiving unsolicited information from the Food Bank can request to have their name removed from our mailing list by emailing the Director of Development.
www.foodbanknega.org   (316 words)

  
 Central Missouri Food Bank
The Central Missouri Food Bank (CMFB) is a regional disaster and hunger relief network that acquires and distributes millions of pounds of donated food annually.
The food bank network predominantly serves the working poor and the elderly.
A recent survey identified those using food pantry services as white, single females, between the ages of 25-55, with one or two children.
www.centralmofoodbank.org   (325 words)

  
 Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a network of 894 hunger-relief agencies throughout Oregon and Clark County, Wash.
That was the sobering message of health-care professionals at a workshop on "The Medical and Social Impacts of Childhood Hunger" at Oregon Food Bank.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon Food Bank employees selected Tya Allen, operations assistant, as 2006 Employee of the Year.
www.oregonfoodbank.org   (638 words)

  
 University District Food Bank :: Home
These working poor use the food bank to supplement their incomes so that they can afford other necessities like rent, electricity, prescription drugs, school supplies or car repairs.
The Food Bank is located in the basement of the University Christian Church at 1413 NE 50th Street (on NE 50th just down the hill from the corner of 15th Avenue NE).
The University District Food Bank is a program of the University District Service League, a 503(c)(3) corporation.
www.udistrictfoodbank.org   (385 words)

  
 RI Community Food Bank
The Food Bank distributes approximately nine million pounds of food to Rhode Islanders in need through a network of nearly 400 member agencies.
During September, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will be the beneficiary of two exciting special events - the 2nd Annual "Taste of Federal Hill" and the Food Bank's "25th Anniversary Kick-Off Bash" with the Pinelli-Marra Restaurant Group.
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank works with schools to plant and harvest high quality produce for children in need.
www.rifoodbank.org   (220 words)

  
 Home
The Food Bank’s food now reaches more than 80,000 people each year, nearly half of whom are children.
Be sure to select Westside Food Bank in Santa Monica from the list that will come up and hit "verify." Then every search you perform will generate funds for Westside Food Bank.
A group of student volunteers sort food in the Food Bank warehouse.
www.westsidefoodbankca.org   (744 words)

  
 Second Harvest Inland Northwest
Today, Second Harvest is a streamlined, efficient warehouse and regional distribution site of America's Second Harvest--the nation's food bank network--that distributed 14.8 million pounds of food valued at more than $22 million last year.
The food provided vital hunger-relief services to thousands of children and families through more than 300 partner nonprofit agencies including 21 Spokane County emergency food pantries throughout the Inland Northwest.
Second Harvest Inland Northwest is one of 156 food banks that participated in a national scientific study on emergency food distribution.
www.spokanefoodbank.org   (445 words)

  
 All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Florida
The All Faiths Food Bank is a network of people working together 365 days a year to fight hunger throughout Sarasota and DeSoto counties.
All Faiths Food Bank Foundation, Inc. was established to provide a permanent endowment in support of All Faiths Food Bank's mission of feeding the hungry.
Using food bank trucks, All Faiths Food Bank then distributes supplies to not for profit agencies offering hunger relief in Sarasota and DeSoto counties.
www.allfaithsfoodbank.org   (154 words)

  
 Alameda County Community Food Bank
Hunger: The Faces & Facts is a study commissioned by the Alameda County Community Food Bank in partnership with America's Second Harvest, the Nation's Food Bank Network,™ and Mathematica Policy Research, Inc (MPR).
This report is a result of personal interviews with 407 households receiving emergency food assistance at food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters throughout Alameda County.
On April 14, the Food Bank hosted a viewing party to watch the Oprah Winfrey show, honoring Betty and Kelly, the stars of the Show.
www.accfb.org   (517 words)

  
 Welcome to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Nutri-lawn is encouraging cash and food donations to be picked up when their technicians visit this fall.
All proceeds to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
The draw for the lucky prize winners was held at the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank on April 27.
www.thefoodbank.ca   (783 words)

  
 The Food Bank of Northern Indiana (www.feedindiana.org)
Yet the startling fact remains that over 118,000 Indiana families live in poverty and are therefore at risk of hunger.
Since 1980, federal food programs have been cut by more than $12 billion, while studies show that the problem of hunger is increasing.
Support the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, because in this land of plenty, no one should ever go unfed or hungry.
www.feedindiana.org   (172 words)

  
 Community Services Council :: Utah Food Bank
THE UTAH FOOD BANK staff and volunteers work together to gather and distribute emergency food to individuals and families experiencing the pain of hunger in Utah.
Everyone who donates 1 can of food to the Utah Food Bank will receive one FREE pass (limit four passes per family) to the opening night performance of Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, Wednesday, September 27th.
The Company or Organization that donates the largest amount of food to the food bank will receive a VIP Party for 40 of their employees and their families to the opening night performance, Wednesday, September 27th.
www.utahfoodbank.org   (417 words)

  
 The Lowcountry Food Bank
The Lowcountry Food Bank hosted its first ever hunger strike in honor of National Hunger Awareness Day, June 6 th to bring awareness to more than 250,000 Lowcountry residents that suffer from inadequate nutrition in our community.
At 5pm Monday, June 5th, hunger strike participants gathered at the Lowcountry Food Bank to spend the next 24 hours with no food.
Bank’s main distribution center in Charleston until December 2006.
www.lowcountryfoodbank.org   (166 words)

  
 Food Bank Council of Michigan
The Food Bank Council of Michigan is a statewide non-profit 501(c)3 organization that gathers food and funds to help stock Michigan's regional food banks.
FBCM's mission is to provide statewide leadership to food banks in their efforts to alleviate hunger through the distribution of surplus food to those in need.
The Food Bank Council of Michigan is pleased to present the Hunger in America 2006 information.
www.fbcmich.org   (423 words)

  
 Cleveland Foodbank - Home
The mission of the Cleveland Foodbank is to alleviate hunger by providing food and support to community organizations that feed the hungry.
The Foodbank serves as a clearinghouse for donated and rescued food in the Cleveland area.
In 2005, the Foodbank distributed over 18 million pounds of food to more than 415 hunger programs, which included area food pantries, hot meal programs, shelters, and other agencies such as child-care centers and homes for the elderly.
www.clevelandfoodbank.org   (197 words)

  
 Food Bank of Contra Costa Solano
OUR MISSION: The mission of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is to alleviate hunger by providing an efficient, coordinated system for collecting and distributing food that reduces food waste and increase public awareness regarding hunger and food security issues in Contra Costa and Solano counties.
Organize a food drive in your school, church, neighborhood or workplace
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, P.O. Box 271966, Concord, CA 94527-1966 Phone (925)676-7543 FAX: (925) 671-7933
www.ccfb.org   (137 words)

  
 Fairbanks, Alaska Food Bank: Freely Given Food, Given Freely
The Fairbanks Community Food Bank collects and redistributes donated food to individuals and agencies.
Food is distributed through many programs including Food Boxes, Bone Builders, and Agency Shopping.
The Fairbanks Community Food Bank makes a difference in the lives of neighbors by sharing resources.
www.fairbanksfoodbank.org   (211 words)

  
 The Food Bank - Home
Click here to find out how you can celebrate with The Food Bank during the 25th Anniversary Weekend Celebration at the Grand Casino Resort, October 27-28, 2006.
The Food Bank is an independent, nondenominational 501(c)(3) Tennessee corporation doing business as The Food Bank: Feeding the Need Throughout the Mid-South.
The Food Bank is a member of America's Second Harvest- The Nation’s Food Bank Network.
www.memphisfoodbank.org   (138 words)

  
 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey
At the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, a member of the Second Harvest food bank network, we try to use one problem to alleviate the other.
There's plenty of food out there that is still good to eat but doesn't meet manufacturer or supermarket appearance standards.
Thousands of individuals statewide give through food drives, tack a few dollars onto their grocery bills through our Check-Out Hunger program or donate their time at our main warehouse in Hillside -- the largest food bank facility in the country.
www.njfoodbank.org   (394 words)

  
 United Food Bank
Established in 1983, United Food Bank began operation in Mesa, Arizona.
Our mission is to provide access to nutritious food for those who are without, serving as a community bridge between those who want to help and those who are in need.
United Food Bank defines its work as "Neighbors Helping Neighbors." Our decision making is always measured by our values which promote the alleviation of hunger, the importance of nutrition, outcomes of self-sufficiency and independence, while preserving at all times the self-esteem and dignity of the individual.
www.unitedfoodbank.org   (111 words)

  
 Idaho Food Bank - Stop Hunger in Idaho
in an efficient and caring manner, provides food, information, and supportive services to hungry people through partnerships with nonprofit agencies, the food industry, government, volunteers, corporations, and individuals by serving as a central clearinghouse for donated and purchased food.
Through these centers, and an agreement with the Second Harvest Foodbank of the Inland Northwest in Spokane, all of Idaho's 44 counties are served.
The FNS includes programs such as Food Stamps, National School Lunch and School Breakfast and the Special Supplementary Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
www.idahofoodbank.org   (407 words)

  
 MANNA FOOD BANK - Feeding Western North Carolina
MANNA provides food to more than 347 member agencies throughout Western North Carolina who serve 9,000 meals each day, 365 days per year.
FOOD INSECURITY: The lack of assured access at all times to enough food for healthy, active lives.
How can it be that 54% of the people at America's food pantries are children and their parents?
www.mannafoodbank.org   (236 words)

  
 Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
Second Harvest Food Bank's mission is to fight hunger by providing food, services and education in our 18-county community.
For nearly 165,000 people, the local soup kitchen or food pantry may be the only thing standing between them and days of hunger.
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee 922 Delaware Avenue Knoxville, TN
www.secondharvestknox.org   (161 words)

  
 New Hampshire Catholic Charities Food Bank | New Hampshire's home for Family Counseling and Parenting Support
Since 1984, the New Hampshire Food Bank has provided food to qualified nonprofit programs serving the hungry and the needy throughout New Hampshire.
The New Hampshire Food Bank benefits hungry families, individuals, children, elderly and others coping with struggles and challenges that create a need for food assistance.
The New Hampshire Food Bank then distributes food to organizations such as homeless shelters, food pantries, children's meal programs, soup kitchens and elderly meal sites.
www.catholiccharitiesnh.org /foodbank.cfm   (149 words)

  
 Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
ince 1982, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York has been helping to feed the poor and hungry in our communities.
The Regional Food Bank collects large donations of food from the food industry and distributes it to charitable agencies serving hungry and disadvantaged people in 23 counties.
From Plattsburgh to Newburgh, in urban, rural and suburban communities, the Regional Food Bank provides more than 19 million pounds of food a year to more than 1,000 charitable agencies.
www.regionalfoodbank.net   (102 words)

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