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The Chattanooga Area Food Bank healthfully nourishes the hungry in our region who have summoned the courage to ask for help.

Mission Statement

The Chattanooga Area Food Bank's mission is to lead a network of partners and unite the community to eliminate hunger by feeding, nourishing, and empowering those we serve.

Vision Statement

The Chattanooga Area Food Bank's vision is to provide equitable access to food and resources to end hunger today and build pathways for a healthy, hungry-free future.

Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Statement

Our goal is to recognize, support and invest in diversity, equity, access and inclusion in all aspects of our business; internally with our staff, board and volunteers and externally with our network of community partners and those seeking our services.

At the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, we recognize the existence of inequities that can create and perpetuate poverty and hunger. We are dedicated to providing equitable access to food and resources across our service area, in ways that value the people we serve, while building pathways for a healthy, hunger-free future for all.

We are committed to eliminating hunger in all of our communities. To better serve communities disproportionately affected by hunger, we must ensure that voices from these communities are represented in our governance and operational processes. We will prioritize diversity, equity, access and inclusion and will seek out, listen to and empower community representatives to best serve all who need our help.

Therefore, we commit to:

  1. Develop and enhance our understanding of the needs and challenges in disproportionately impacted communities in our service area to provide equitable access to quality food;
  2. Identify, engage and work with a broad range of community representatives in our operational processes;
  3. Ensure that the voices of a diverse group of community representatives are valued and included in our decision-making and governance processes;
  4. Increase access by investing in underserved communities; and
  5. Hold ourselves accountable to achieve these commitments.

Core Beliefs

  • No one should go hungry - food is a basic human right
  • All people are worthy of dignity, compassion & respect
  • Equitable access to quality food strengthens the community, empowers self-sufficiency and fosters hope
  • Greatest impact happens in collaboration
  • The needs of those we serve guide how we do our work


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What We Hold True

Operating collaboratively, efficiently & ethically will help us end hunger in our region.

All people deserve dignity & respect.

Access to local and healthy food is an urgent need, and critical to a prosperous community.

Annual Reports & Financials

Just $1 can feed a family of 4.

Donate Now

contact us

Through a network of more than 200 partners, and generous donations of money, time and resources, we’ll support those in need until hunger is eliminated, our mission is filled, and we’re no longer needed.

(423) 622-1800
If you have questions concerning a gift, please email gifts@chattfoodbank.org.