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    I want to start a food bank in my hometown. Can you tell me where to start?
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    You can start a food bank in a church or a school. If they have a donation bin, decorate it so that people ask: "What's this? I've never seen this before, oh it's a food pantry, I should donate". Collect the donations regularly and begin distributing them as needed.
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    What's the first step in starting a food bank?
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    Get support behind you. A lot of these things are difficult to do alone.
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    How do I start a food bank for my church?
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    Ask your pastor or priest for permission. Then, gather a few people from your church to help you start and manage the food bank.
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    How can I organize a food bank with my church?
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    Follow the instructions listed in the article above.
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    Can I start a food bank if live in an apartment?
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    Check with your landlord or manager. Be prepared to have that idea rejected (but you never know until you ask).
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    What registration is needed when starting a food bank?
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    This depends on where you live. Ask your local government, or alternatively, your national government may have something like a "charity board" you can contact.
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