Overview
- The “Feed Hope. Share Love.” campaign was announced after food-assistance requests rose to three to five times the usual level in recent weeks.
- The Salvation Army is providing pantry boxes and hot meals to support families, seniors, and individuals across Greater Chattanooga.
- Non-perishable donations are accepted Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at corps locations in Chattanooga and Cleveland.
- Area Commander Major Douglas McClure urged residents to help feed neighbors in need, and Development Manager Kendall Hudson reported a clear uptick in people seeking food services.
- Leaders point to USDA data showing more than 13% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity last year, including nearly 18% of households with children.