Mahalo
Pueblo, CO

THE FEEDING PUEBLO INITIATIVE INC

EIN 99-4409774
Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Low-income
Mission

Educate. Empower. Feed. — to reduce hunger in Pueblo by providing nutritious, locally grown food, teaching household food production, and connecting neighbors to donation and delivery services.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About THE FEEDING PUEBLO INITIATIVE INC

The Feeding Pueblo Initiative Inc (FPI) is a Pueblo, Colorado–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on alleviating local food insecurity through food pantry deliveries, backyard and community gardens, and educational programs that promote food self-sufficiency.

Founded and led by Army veteran Shayna Williams, FPI began hands-on garden projects in late 2023 and has expanded with regular donation drives, volunteer coordination, and community fundraising to support garden builds and food distribution.

FPI emphasizes sustainability and local partnerships — proposing community garden sites, sharing produce and eggs from backyard projects, and running periodic fundraisers to grow operations and outreach.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) determination

Obtained tax‑exempt status with IRS ruling year recorded in 2024, establishing the organization as a public charity.

Launched backyard garden projects

Started hands‑on backyard garden builds (first project begun in November 2023) that produced and distributed fresh vegetables and eggs to the community.

Community fundraising & garden expansion

Ran public fundraisers and crowdfunding campaigns to support creation of community garden spaces (example: a Belong Pueblo community garden fundraiser) and recurring donation drives.

At a glance

Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
99-4409774
Location
Pueblo, CO
On Mahalo since
November 2025

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