food drive

noun

A charity event dedicated to collecting food for the needy, especially to assist their ability to hold a feast on a holiday such as Christmas or Thanksgiving.

Meanings

nounfood drive (plural food drives)

plural food drives

  1. A charity event dedicated to collecting food for the needy, especially to assist their ability to hold a feast on a holiday such as Christmas or Thanksgiving.
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APA

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Chicago

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