You can support the operations of the Chattanooga Food Forest Coalition in two ways: one, navigate to our Givebutter campaign to make a one-time or recurring donation; two, set up a paid subscription of our Substack newsletter. Either way your money will go directly to support the work that we are doing in and around Chattanooga in support of our neighbors and a vibrant agroecological future for our city and region!
Communities
Resourcing tools, guides, and consultations for communities that seek to establish, expand, or revive a community food forests.
Use of Funds
Plants
Resourcing locally appropriate and site specific plants to community gardens and food forests throughout the city.
Education
Participatory learning in regenerative soil, forestry, and food systems security practices that are locally appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We recommend having 3 families commited to helping tend the food forest. This makes the first few years of management easily attainable. Planting one tree with a guild around it in your yard is also a great starting point!
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We can work with you on grant applications, but at this time do not have the budget to finance this. We hope to in the future. We also have a beautiful network throughout the city. Share your idea with us on the Get In Touch form and we can work on a plan!
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Yes. Please visit our Get In Touch page and we can come by and take a look or direct you to free resources.