The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is continuing to help the most vulnerable neighbors in our community, but they are struggling to keep up with the increased need. Right now, their food pantry is bare and they are in desperate need of shelf stable donations so that they can continue to serve those in need.
Their most basic support for families provides a minimum of three days of nutritious meals and they are currently working at max capacity with 25 households a day, 50 per week. People are being turned away because of a lack of supplies. For the unhoused, they provide non-perishable, high-protein snack items that can sustain them throughout the day. The inventory in the food pantry is now at a point where they are unable to meet this minimal level of support.
How you can help:
The Salvation Army needs shelf-stable, non-perishable, items that are nutritious and can be given out to families and the unhoused. This includes items like packaged protein, canned goods, peanut butter, nuts, granola bars, and anything else that has a long shelf life. For the unhoused, it is best to give items that require no cooking.
All food donations can be brought to 800 McCallie Avenue.