Donating food to a food bank is good and all, but giving them money is even better.

They can often buy straight from distributors at wholesale pricing, increasing your purchasing power.

This also ensures they get the freshest, healthiest items and cuts down on food waste.

@scrumble_eggs This is true for virtually all charities too. It might feel more charitable to give items rather than cash, but cash is almost always a higher ROI, *especially* if you're donating items bought new.