Chattanooga Food Bank: Nourishing Our Community, One Meal at a Time

Who is Chattanooga Food Bank?

Chattanooga Food Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting hunger in our community. We believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food, regardless of their circumstances.

The Need is Real

1 in 5 children in Chattanooga faces hunger. That's 20,000 children who may not know where their next meal is coming from. Adults are also affected by hunger: nearly 10% of adults in Chattanooga are food insecure.

What We Do

We collect, store, and distribute food to over 200 partner agencies in 20 counties across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. These agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

Our Impact

In 2022, we distributed over 20 million pounds of food, helping to feed over 100,000 people in our community. That's 350,000 meals served every month!

Why It Matters

Hunger has a devastating impact on our community. It affects children's health, education, and development. It also affects adults' ability to work, care for their families, and participate in society.

How You Can Help

There are many ways you can make a difference:

• Donate food: You can donate food at any of our partner agencies or at our warehouse.
• Donate money: Your financial support helps us purchase food and keep our programs running.
• Volunteer: We rely on volunteers to help us collect, sort, and distribute food.
• Advocate: Speak out against hunger and support policies that address food insecurity.

Call to Action

Hunger is a solvable problem. With your help, we can create a community where everyone has access to nutritious food.

Effective Strategies for Addressing Hunger

• Increase access to food assistance programs: Ensure that everyone who is eligible for food assistance is aware of and able to access these programs.
• Expand the availability of affordable housing: Food insecurity is often a result of housing instability. By providing affordable housing, we can help reduce hunger and its associated health risks.
• Promote healthy eating habits: Nutrition education programs can help people make healthier food choices and manage their weight.
• Address the root causes of hunger: Hunger is often a symptom of poverty and other social problems. We need to address these root causes in order to truly end hunger.

Tips and Tricks for Supporting the Chattanooga Food Bank

• Sign up for a monthly donation: Even a small monthly donation can make a big difference.
• Host a food drive: Collect food from your community and donate it to the Chattanooga Food Bank.
• Volunteer your time: We need volunteers to help us with a variety of tasks, including sorting food, packing boxes, and delivering food to our partner agencies.
• Spread the word: Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors about hunger in our community and how they can help.

Tables

Table 1: Hunger in Chattanooga

Table 2: Food Distribution by the Chattanooga Food Bank

Table 3: Ways to Support the Chattanooga Food Bank