Chattanooga Food Bank Brings 'Fresh Food, Families and Finance' to Sequatchie County

Interactive farmer's market and financial literacy program aims to support local families

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:25pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a family browsing an array of fresh produce, fruits, and other local food items at an interactive farmer's market setup, all bathed in a warm, glowing light wash, conceptually representing the community-focused mission of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank's program.The Chattanooga Area Food Bank's 'Fresh Food, Families and Finance' program aims to nourish both bodies and minds in the Sequatchie County community.Sequatchie Today

The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is launching its 'Fresh Food, Families and Finance Program' in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. The one-day event on April 11 will provide participating families with 40+ pounds of local food including meat, eggs, produce, honey, and bread, while also offering interactive financial literacy education. Children will receive 'play money' to 'shop' at the faux farmer's market setup.

Why it matters

This program is an effort by the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to expand access to nutritious, locally-sourced food and financial education resources to families in need in the Sequatchie County area. The interactive format aims to engage both parents and children in learning about budgeting, saving, and making healthy food choices.

The details

To qualify, families must have children ages 7-17, meet income requirements, and live in Tennessee. Pre-screening is required, and accepted participants will receive location details. The event will feature an immersive farmer's market setup where families can 'purchase' the fresh food items using play money, while also participating in financial literacy workshops.

  • The 'Fresh Food, Families and Finance Program' event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

A nonprofit organization that provides food assistance and resources to communities in the Chattanooga, Tennessee region.

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What’s next

Families interested in participating can apply through the online form. Pre-screening is required to be accepted into the program.

The takeaway

This innovative program from the Chattanooga Area Food Bank aims to address food insecurity and financial literacy in the Sequatchie County community by providing access to fresh, local food and educational resources to help families make healthier choices.