It Takes A Village

04/26/2026

We are so honored to be chosen as a recipient of Kimberton Whole Foods round up at the register program!

Make sure to visit the new store (it’s gorgeous) and support ALL the local, community driven programs at the register program

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞!
Every time you shop, you can choose to round your total up to the nearest dollar at checkout, and the difference will be donated to a local non-profit making a difference right here in our community. Plus, Kimberton Whole Foods matches all donations, penny for penny 🌻

April/May: Chester County Food Bank
June: Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown
July: It Takes A Village
August: Chester County Beekeepers Association (CCBA)
September: Phoenix Animal Rescue
October: Lionville Fire Company
November: Meals on Wheels of Chester County
December: Safe Harbor of Chester County

Learn more here: https://www.kimbertonwholefoods.com/rounding-up-at-the-register/

04/21/2026

It can feel paralyzing when the need is great and coming from everywhere... but don't give up hope!

This quote came from a box buddy of It Takes a Village, after filling with nonperishable food items.

You make an impact.
You're important.
Thank you for being the village!

02/17/2026

Our village is the epitome of this quote manifested. 🩷🩵💙💜💛

01/19/2026

To all our villagers, just keep moving forward... we remember how far we've come and at the same time keep working towards better.

01/01/2026

Thank you to all of the villagers for making our dreams come true... may 2026 be full of love, support and caring for all.

12/20/2025

For the past 5 years we’ve been quietly running a holiday initiative that we felt it was time to share.

Each December, the members of the ITAV board visit food boxes and leave a simple card. Inside the envelope is a gift card, and a self addressed, stamped envelope to provide feedback back to us. We don’t often get letters back, but we love when we do.

Below is one of the letters… please take a few moments to read the impact that we are having on people’s lives through these food boxes. Every one in our village deserves to understand what these boxes mean to those who use them. (cropped for privacy)

Every donation we receive goes directly to supporting these programs. If you feel called to do so, donate through PayPal here. Thank you for being the village! https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BQ567UKPMG84N

12/12/2025

Dear Villagers,

As I reflect on this past year, I am filled with gratitude for the generosity and compassion that have sustained It Takes a Village Chester County since its founding. What began in 2016 as one mother’s cry for support has grown into a movement of neighbors helping neighbors, and together we have built something extraordinary.

This year, our food boxes have proven to be more vital than ever. With the reduction in SNAP benefits in the fall of 2025, many families in Chester County faced new and unexpected hardships. Thanks to your past support, our boxes stood ready—open 24/7, judgment-free, and filled with food and essentials that made the difference between going hungry and having enough.

A few heartfelt quotes from our Box Buddies this year:

🥰“As we were in the process of stocking it a group of about 4-5 showed up to get some food. They were literally asking to take food in our hands before we even had time to place it i the box and take a picture.”

🥰“…he asked if I was going to be putting food in the box. I told him I was, to which he said ‘Thank you for doing such a wonderful, kind thing for other people.’ He told me he was a 72 year old disabled veteran who currently did NOT receive his snap benefits when most everyone else received their partial payments this month. He ended the conversation with ‘keep up the good fight.’“

🥰“At East Ward Elementary School - Met a young man there said ‘he was feeding his family’ and was grateful. He made my week.”

These comments make it clear that we are making a real difference for these people in the community.

But the need continues to grow. Every day, families rely on these boxes as a lifeline. Every day, donors like you make giving easy and finding help even easier. And every day, we are reminded that this Village only thrives when we all step forward together.

As your new Executive Director, I am committed to ensuring that our mission not only endures but expands. To do that, we need your help. Can we count on your generous gift today to sustain and grow our food box program? Your donation will directly support food security for families in Chester County and allow us to continue refreshing, restocking, and expanding our reach.

Together, we can meet this moment. Together, we can ensure that no neighbor goes hungry.

Thank you for being part of this Village. Your generosity is the heartbeat of our mission, and I am honored to walk alongside you in this work.

With gratitude and hope,
Ruby George
Executive Director

Donate here:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BQ567UKPMG84N

11/27/2025

To each and every member of the village, we are grateful for YOU. Sending peace and gratitude to all...

11/18/2025

The village in Chester County has stepped up big time in the past month. Many of our food boxes are getting filled daily, and we're hearing from villagers how helpful the food boxes are.

It's been a wonderful display of community support. Join us in our group It Takes A Village Community (Chester County) and spread the word!

11/12/2025

Take what you need, leave what you can

Sounds familiar 😜

We all belong to each other

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQxde3GjIf9/?igsh=MTc5bjNkdmswdDBqdA==

11/10/2025

"Stopped at the 3 Blessing boxes nearest to me and they all were full which is great. I’ll wait a few days and circle back again."

"I filled up Ebenezer this afternoon"

"And full! Great job everybody Do we need more boxes?"

"Fantastic to hear the blessings boxes are full and thanks for checking ‼️‼️"

These are a few of the comments from within the It Takes A Village Community (Chester County) group of villagers supporting villagers through the government shutdown and beyond.

This group is completely volunteer led. Join us!