Sorting equipment and sorted canned goods at Capitol Area Food Bank in Washington, on March 30, 2016. Mixed commodities from public donations and gleaned food from distributors and producers are loaded onto a conveyor belt system that circulates the items through two warehouse rooms where items are picked by category and placed bins that helps the operation redistribute the commodities. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) programs partner with organizations such as this to distribute food to those in need. In times of disaster, using food banks and con
Sorting equipment and sorted canned goods at Capitol Area Food Bank in Washington, on March 30, 2016. Mixed commodities from public donations and gleaned food from distributors and producers are loaded onto a conveyor belt system that circulates the items through two warehouse rooms where items are picked by category and placed bins that helps the operation redistribute the commodities. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) programs partner with organizations such as this to distribute food to those in need. In times of disaster, using food banks and congregate feeding operations such as school systems and soup kitchens are effective and efficient ways to support temporary needs. USDA media by Lance Cheung.
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