English: Volunteers are instructed on how to inspect apples at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C. 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. U.S. 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.