Table 4

Food bank logistic network model characteristics

DimensionOccidental modelKorean model
Structural typologyCommunity-based nonprofit organizations voluntarily run food bank programs. The government has enacted laws to encourage donationsState-centered - the state takes the initiative in governing food banks. Asymmetrical relationships exist between the government and the food banks
Autonomy of actorsFood banks have significant autonomy; however, when donations are not enough, it is hard to satisfy the needs. They depend on donors to perform their activitiesFood banks have little autonomy. Notwithstanding, when food banks do not have the capability and face weak public support for donations, the government sets the basis for developing the food bank
Results in terms of cooperation and diversityFood banks have strong cooperative models in which various actors actively participateWeak cooperation exists between participants: government, non-profit organizations, and individual donors. Large corporations rarely participate in food bank programs

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