About

A trusted non-profit charity organization

Today, we provide over 250,000 meals and snacks on a monthly basis to 100 child, adult, & at-risk centers in Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, & Bucks Counties. We have also expanded into the states of NJ & DE, serving Atlantic City, Mt Laurel, Voorhees, Camden, & Wilmington respectively.

The majority of the children we serve are from minority, low-income backgrounds in some of the poorest communities in the state.

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Philadelphia volunteers preparing and serving meals for children at It Takes a Village To Feed One Child

250,000

Meals & Snacks Monthly

We Serve 100+

Child, Adults & At-Risk

3 Million

Meals annually

Committed to achieving our core goals

FEED1CHILD.org, our mission is to Foster Enrichment and Empowerment for Development (FEED) by providing nutritious meals, educational enrichment programs, and compassionate support to children, families, seniors, and underserved communities. We believe that nourishment extends beyond food—it includes opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.

Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, mentorship, and innovative programs, we work to eliminate food insecurity while empowering individuals with the resources, skills, and support needed to build healthier, stronger futures. We are committed to creating lasting change by ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals, enriching experiences, and the encouragement to reach their full potential. Because when we FEED a child, a senior, a family, we foster hope, empower dreams, and strengthen entire communities.

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Four Value propositions

Our vision is reflected in the four ways our program provides free, reduced, and paid meals.

Everything will be paid by federal and state funding, fundraising efforts, donors, and corporate partnerships.

Deliver Better Meals, Better Service, Better Administration, Better Quality, & Better Sponsorship.

We will always use all the funding provided by the State to further enhance the meal programs.

Contracted & Registered State Food Management, Catering Companies, & Meal Vendors prepare and deliver nutritional, quality, and enjoyable meals daily.

Mark Wainwright

Founder / CEO / Executive Director / Board Member

What they’re talking about us

Building Blocks for Tots

Childcare center

"For the past four years we have been with ITAVTFOC. I have no complaints! I love the food, it comes hot and ready to serve every day and on time. The children enjoy the food. Our parents love that they do not have to prepare and bring in food every day. Mr. Wainwright and his team are very helpful with everything. I'm very satisfied with ITAVTFOC."

Emily Carter

Volunteer

"We have been serving children and seniors since 1990. I have seen up close my husband's passion, work ethic, and determination to make an impact to satisfy schools, head starts, senior centers, childcare centers, and others in the Food Service industry."

Here We Grow

Daycare

"I have been with ITAVTFOC since the very beginning. Since day 1, I have been extremely satisfied, especially since I have 3 food programs to compare it to.With ITAVTFOC, the paperwork is minimal. Chip and his staff come on time and the food is always tasty and hot. Oh, did I mention that this program delivers daily! As long as I have a childcare center I will always use ITAVTFOC. I always recommend them!"

Mary's learning academy

Education Center

"I am extremely grateful for It Takes a Village! Last year, it was very difficult to get food service resources and supply food for the children in our program. After reaching out and talking with Mark, I was so relieved to know that he would help us despite our program size. We highly recommend ITAVTFOC and will continue to remain with them for another year!"

land of learning

Early Learning Center

We love It Takes a Village to feed one child. The food is always good and high quality. The children get excited to eat and always clear their plates which makes for happy parents and teachers. The delivery staff are always on time with our deliveries and we never have to worry about meals making it to us or not. All in all, ITAVTFOC is reliable, responsive and a high quality food program.

Grays Ferry

Early Learning Academy

"Just alone, the name of this organization speaks volumes! It really does take a village. Mark does a great job in supporting childcare providers ensuring that we have what is needed by not only feeding children but also remaining in compliance. As a CEO, I understand the huge responsibility of compliance monitoring. Thank you for all you do."