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ACCESS. EDUCATion. ENGAGEMENT.

Creating an affordable, healthy food system for all in Chattanooga, TN

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Our Mission

Our mission is to increase access to locally grown foods, provide nutrition education, and inspire engagement in regional agriculture.

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Gaining Ground Grocery

Gaining Ground Grocery works with local farms and sourcing partners to stock local produce, eggs, milk, cheese, meat, and a wide variety of bulk items such as grains, dried fruit, and spices.

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What We Do

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Our Programs

Gaining Ground programs seek to provide nutrition education through food demonstrations and cooking classes. We also provide nutrition incentives for low-income shoppers to assist in purchasing fresh produce.

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Local Food Resources

Connecting the community to healthy food resources is vitally important to us. We offer ways to connect with food and each other through resource sharing.

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What Our Customers Say

“I am obsessed with this little grocery! A small place making a big difference in Chattanooga... They're also bringing whole foods to an area where there aren't really any other grocery options that have the essential staples.”

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“So thankful for Gaining Ground Grocery! The staff are always kind and helpful. And their selection of goods are constantly expanding. Go see for yourself!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Anyone receiving SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is automatically eligible for the Double Up Food Bucks Program, and no further action is needed. Looking for locations to spend your Double Up Food Bucks at? Click here to see more information about participating Double Up sites.

  • We are extremely grateful for the important work that our volunteers do. Please fill out our volunteer interest form, and one of our staff will reach out and connect with you!

  • Check out our calendar here to see our monthly schedule of public cooking demonstrations and classes. If you are enquiring on behalf of a school group, community center, or nonprofit organization, please fill out our contact form to get in contact with our Program Director.