non-perishable food

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nonperishable
adjective
uk
/ˌnɒnˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/us
/ˌnɑːnˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/
Nonperishable food does not ...
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food
noun[C or U]
uk
/fuːd/us
/fuːd/
something that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep ...
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The bleachers are open to the public, and the charge for entry is typically one kilogram ofnon-perishablefood.
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The protesters also ran a food-drive, asking fornon-perishablefooditems.
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As part of its shutdown process, allnon-perishablefoodwas donated to local food banks.
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In the event of a quarantine, campuses preparedness may address the basic needs of isolated students, providing pre-packaged utensils andnon-perishablefooditems.
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Grocery stores often offernon-perishablefood, with some also having fresh produce, butchers, delis, and bakeries.
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Residents throughout the country stocked up on emergency supplies andnon-perishablefood, noted by an increase in sales at shops.
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Member collectnon-perishablefoodand disposable diapers for two local food pantries.
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Students donate bedding, gently used clothing, small appliances, furniture andnon-perishablefoodat the end of each school year to local agencies rather than disposing these assets into landfills.
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Therefore, we have converted it into non-perishable foods.
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In here is kept all manner of non-perishable foods and supplies.
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They also suggested purchasing non-perishable foods and batteries.
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