Who We Are

Feed The 203 was founded in 2025 by high school students Ari Lewis and Christian Cisowski in Southbury, CT. We’re a team of youth volunteers committed to making a difference where we live.

Our Mission

Feed The 203 is a student-led initiative dedicated to fighting food insecurity in Connecticut’s 203 area. Our mission is to raise awareness, build community support, and generate sustainable funding for hunger relief. Through creative fundraisers, local partnerships, and consistent donor engagement, we aim to make a lasting impact. One meal, one neighborhood, one month at a time.

Meet the Team


  • Founder

    Hi, I'm Ari Lewis, an 11th grader at Pomperaug High School in Southbury, CT and the founder of Feed The 203. I started this project because I saw how real food insecurity is, even in places where people don't always expect it. I wanted to do something that could grow beyond a one-time fundraiser. Feed The 203 is my way of creating lasting change in my community, by organizing events, bringing people together, and making sure more families have access to the food they need.

    This isn’t just about me, it’s about building something bigger than any one person. With the help of friends, local supporters, and hopefully you, Feed The 203 can become a long-term force for good in the 203.


  • Co-Founder

    Hi, I’m Christian Cisowski, an 11th grader at Pomperaug High School in Southbury, CT and the co-founder of Feed The 203. We took initiative to found Feed The 203 because I couldn’t ignore the growing need for food support in my own community. Even in a place like Connecticut, people go to bed hungry — and that didn’t sit right with me. I believe that real change doesn’t have to wait until you’re older or have a degree — it can start with a few motivated students who care enough to take action. Our goal is simple, and that’s to make sure less people go to sleep hungry. Thanks for being here and supporting the mission. Together, we can feed hope into our community.