Our Day Center is finally open, and we're very excited. Please Join us June 2nd, 2009 from 2:00 - 6:30pm at 739 East 11th Street. Come see what you've made possible - another homegrown national model in action.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Fundraiser Today
Chattarati, a local news and opinion site is hosting a fundraiser today for the Community Kitchen.
Please visit their site today to learn more!
Please visit their site today to learn more!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Unum does it again!
This March, Unum made Friday the 13th a very lucky day for the Chattanooga Community 
Kitchen. In recognition of Unum's accomplishments in such a tough economic year, the company wanted to stress that it is still important to give back to your community. They also gave the Kitchen a special surprise, a $10,000 check!
We've said it before, and well say it again, we're glad to have Unum in our community!
Kitchen. In recognition of Unum's accomplishments in such a tough economic year, the company wanted to stress that it is still important to give back to your community. They also gave the Kitchen a special surprise, a $10,000 check!The morning started with several of the executives meeting employees at the door, helping collect the food and sort it into barrels. The Unum 
employees came with full hands; at 7:30 piles were already overflowing around the barrels. In fact, 
we had to send the truck back twice to collect more empty barrels! In the end, the food drive resulted in over 3.1 tons of food - pretty amazing for a couple of hours on a dreary Friday the 13th morning!
Not only was the morning (spent with Tom Watjen, Bob Greving, Suzanne Payne, Gwen Moore, Cathy Barrett and others) great fun, but it was also a testament to our wonderful community. The
Chattanooga campus came out on top raising more food than any other - showing just how giving we are, and how much our fellow Chattanoogans appreciate their fortune.
employees came with full hands; at 7:30 piles were already overflowing around the barrels. In fact, 
we had to send the truck back twice to collect more empty barrels! In the end, the food drive resulted in over 3.1 tons of food - pretty amazing for a couple of hours on a dreary Friday the 13th morning!Not only was the morning (spent with Tom Watjen, Bob Greving, Suzanne Payne, Gwen Moore, Cathy Barrett and others) great fun, but it was also a testament to our wonderful community. The
Chattanooga campus came out on top raising more food than any other - showing just how giving we are, and how much our fellow Chattanoogans appreciate their fortune. 
We've said it before, and well say it again, we're glad to have Unum in our community!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas Day - what a celebration...
The Chattanooga Community Kitchen celebrated 
Christmas by serving more than 350 people on Christmas Day. Everyone enjoyed a restaurant style, traditional sit-down meal. Dozens of volunteers helped by serving the clients and making sure that everyone had all the bread and drinks they wanted. It was a great day! 
Santa made sure everyone left with a gift bag filled with hygeine items, hats, gloves, blankets and some special surprises. The kids all received toys and a great time with Santa...especially one little boy who got a bicycle.
Thanks to all that made the day great!
Christmas by serving more than 350 people on Christmas Day. Everyone enjoyed a restaurant style, traditional sit-down meal. Dozens of volunteers helped by serving the clients and making sure that everyone had all the bread and drinks they wanted. It was a great day! 
Santa made sure everyone left with a gift bag filled with hygeine items, hats, gloves, blankets and some special surprises. The kids all received toys and a great time with Santa...especially one little boy who got a bicycle.
Thanks to all that made the day great!
Please watch the video below....
The video can also be viewed on youtube.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
City Wide Fast Day Proclamation and urgent financial need
We are proud to announce that the City of Chattanooga has proclaimed a "City Wide Fast Day."
This is a great step in bringing awareness to our cause. Remember, we still need your help! To date, we still over $200,000 to meet our goal of $550,ooo. Without your support, we will have to cut our essential services to our area's most vulnerable citizens. Please send in your donation today!
The proclamation text is below:
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WHEREAS: The City of Chattanooga takes pleasure in paying tribute to those special organizations who have dedicated themselves to the betterment of our community; and
WHEREAS: The Chattanooga Community Kitchen serves the homeless and needy of our area by providing a feeding program, job training, shelters, clothing, housing, basic needs and much more; and
WHEREAS: The Community Kitchen relies on area individuals, churches, and businesses for support, and especially on Fast Day in particular, to provide the support for these programs; and
WHEREAS: The Community Kitchen serves over 120,000 meals each year and helps thousands with employment and housing needs; and
WHEREAS: The Community Kitchen is an important part of our community and serves our area’s most vulnerable citizens and once a year, requests the residents of Chattanooga to fast for a day and donate the cost of one day’s meals to those less fortunate
Now Therefore, I, Ron Littlefield, Mayor of the City of Chattanooga, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, December 16, 2008 as
City Wide Fast Day
WHEREAS: The City of Chattanooga takes pleasure in paying tribute to those special organizations who have dedicated themselves to the betterment of our community; and
WHEREAS: The Chattanooga Community Kitchen serves the homeless and needy of our area by providing a feeding program, job training, shelters, clothing, housing, basic needs and much more; and
WHEREAS: The Community Kitchen relies on area individuals, churches, and businesses for support, and especially on Fast Day in particular, to provide the support for these programs; and
WHEREAS: The Community Kitchen serves over 120,000 meals each year and helps thousands with employment and housing needs; and
WHEREAS: The Community Kitchen is an important part of our community and serves our area’s most vulnerable citizens and once a year, requests the residents of Chattanooga to fast for a day and donate the cost of one day’s meals to those less fortunate
Now Therefore, I, Ron Littlefield, Mayor of the City of Chattanooga, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, December 16, 2008 as
City Wide Fast Day
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