City to donate 200 thousand to Chattanooga Area Food Bank

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Chattanooga has announced they will donate $200k to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank after the City Council voted on Tuesday, November 18.

The authorized funding will come from city contingency funds.

“We appreciate Mayor Tim Kelly and the Chattanooga City Council for recognizing the need and investing in the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, and for their continued
commitment to feeding our neighbors,” Melissa Blevins, President & CEO of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank said.

“Even as SNAP benefits return, many families are still working to recover from the strain this disruption created. The temporary loss didn’t just change what was on the dinner table, it shook the stability many households work hard to maintain. This investment allows us to keep expanded services in place, giving families a steady and reliable path from crisis back toward stability,” Blevins continued.