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Our Story
Feed the People Philly, Inc. was born during the COVID-19 pandemic when our founder, Michelle Jackson-Ware, saw firsthand how families were struggling to access food and basic essentials. What began as a small act of service quickly grew into a community-driven movement of compassion, resilience, and love.

Our Mission


Feed the People Philly is a nonprofit charity organization dedicated to increasing access to the food, essential resources, and health education needed to build healthier families across the Greater Philadelphia area.
Meet The Team

Michelle Jackson Ware
Founder/President

Dejenaba N. Gordon
Founding Member / Vice President

Coretta Smith
Volunteer Coordinator

Desiree Sims
Community Outreach Coordinator

Emerald Sims
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator

Sreekanth Somarajan
Resources & Giving Coordinator

Joshua Shavers
Family/School Support Coordinator

Ethan S. Jackson
Lead Highschool Intern
Our Community Partners
Feed the People Philly is honored to work alongside dedicated partners who share our mission to feed families, promote wellness, and uplift our community.




Philadelphia.
Together, we’re feeding families, spreading hope, and building a stronger
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