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Feed America was founded in Houston, Texas, in 2021 by Sharika Parkes. The 2021 founding year is the organization's own statement; every later date is backed by a public record.

  1. 2021: Sharika Parkes founds Feed America in Houston, Texas.
  2. January 2023: The feedam.org domain is registered.
  3. 2023: The IRS recognizes Feed America as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 92-1761881).
  4. December 2025: Work begins on the food-assistance directory now at feedam.org.
  5. December 2025 to April 2026: The directory launches on feedam.org, with listings drawn from 211 partner feeds, USDA and other public data sources.
  6. 2026: Feed America receives the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, based on the profile it publishes on Candid.

Verify Feed America's 501(c)(3) status by EIN 92-1761881 on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search, or see /verifications.

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