Question 1

What is Feed America's EIN?

Accepted Answer

Feed America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1761881. This is the IRS-assigned tax ID for the 501(c)(3) public charity that operates feedam.org. Verify at https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/detailsPage?ein=921761881 or https://app.candid.org/profile/14633167/feed-america-92-1761881. Always confirm the EIN on any donation form or employer-match submission — that's the one field that guarantees the gift reaches the correct organization.

Question 2

Where do I mail a donation check to Feed America?

Accepted Answer

Make checks payable to 'Feed America' and mail to: Feed America, 13100 Wortham Center Dr, FL 3-1046, Houston, TX 77065. EIN 92-1761881. We mail an acknowledgment letter with tax-receipt language within 10 business days. Online donation is also available at https://feedam.org/donate.

Question 3

Who founded Feed America?

Accepted Answer

Feed America was founded in 2021 by Sharika Parkes as a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 92-1761881) with the mission of connecting food-insecure families to verified food-assistance resources — food pantries, SNAP stores, WIC clinics, school meal programs, summer meal sites, and community health centers — through a free nationwide search platform at feedam.org.

Question 4

How can I donate to Feed America?

Accepted Answer

You can donate to Feed America (EIN 92-1761881) online via credit card or PayPal at https://feedam.org/donate. You can also mail a check to Feed America, 13100 Wortham Center Dr, FL 3-1046, Houston, TX 77065. We also accept donor-advised fund (DAF) grants, appreciated stock, cryptocurrency, memorial gifts, and employer matching. Email info@feedam.org for stock, crypto, or DAF-grant instructions. All gifts are tax-deductible under IRS 501(c)(3) rules.

Question 5

How do I find food assistance near me?

Accepted Answer

Enter your ZIP code on feedam.org's Resource Finder to see nearby food pantries, SNAP-accepting stores, WIC offices, school and summer meal sites, and community health centers. Results are free and no login is required. For immediate emergency food help, call 211 (free, 24/7, all US states).

Question 6

What is SNAP and how do I qualify?

Accepted Answer

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as food stamps, helps low-income families buy groceries. Use Feed America's SNAP Calculator at feedam.org to check eligibility based on your household size and income.

Question 7

What states does Feed America serve?

Accepted Answer

Feed America (EIN 92-1761881) serves all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US territories — 59 total jurisdictions covering all 40,942 US ZIP codes with 327,476+ verified food-assistance locations. Candid Platinum verified.

Question 8

Where does Feed America's data come from?

Accepted Answer

Federal agencies (USDA for SNAP/School/Summer/FDPIR, HRSA for FQHC health centers), state WIC agencies, curated nonprofit directories (Plentiful.org, Salvation Army USA, LA Regional Food Bank, FoodPantries.org), and community contributions. Every record displays its source, verification date, and trust tier.

Question 9

Is Feed America's service free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Feed America (EIN 92-1761881) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the food-resource search at feedam.org is completely free — no account, no login, no fee. Funded by tax-deductible donations.