1 in 7. That’s how many people in Hamilton County struggle with hunger. While September closes out National Hunger Action Month, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga invites the community to take action year-round to support Nooga neighbors facing food insecurity.
Some of the Y’s impact across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia includes initiatives like:
- Food & Fun: Over 195,000 meals and snacks served at 84 sites in summer 2025
- Backpack Blessings: 24,000 meals provided to North Georgia students last year
- Chattanooga Mobile Market: Fresh, affordable groceries at 14 weekly stops
- Bingo’s Market: A healthy corner store at Patten Towers
Want to help? Here’s how you can get involved:
- Take a cooking class at the J.A. Henry Community YMCA Teaching Kitchen
- Volunteer to prepare, pack, or transport meals
- Shop local, affordable produce at the Mobile Market or Bingo’s Market
- Spread the word about volunteer opportunities on social media
