Good Deed: Food City supports United Way
Food City executives recently presented a $10,000 check to United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

Food City executives recently presented a $10,000 check to United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) recently was awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation.

The Performing Arts League recently announced $41,975 in grants and scholarships to support youth involvement in the performing arts in Hamilton County.

During its annual Philanthropy Week, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Sigma Nu fraternity spotlighted Siskin Children's Institute, demonstrating the power of community and giving in support of children with special needs and their families.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga recently received a $45,000 grant from the Panda Express/Panda Cares Foundation to fund a new Center of Hope, consisting of a remodeled library and a new computer lab at the club's Highland Park Clubhouse.

Jenkins Restaurant in Cleveland, Tennessee, became the setting for a heartwarming holiday surprise as the faculty and staff of Prospect Elementary School gathered to honor their principal, Steve Montgomery, by fulfilling his Christmas wish — hosting a group dinner to bring blessings to local servers through generous tips.

Representatives from Philadelphia-based deli meat and cheese company Dietz & Watson, in conjunction with Food City, recently delivered nearly 3,000 pounds of premium deli meats and sausages to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank along with a check for $2,250, according to a news release.

The Chattanooga Medical Alliance recently donated $5,000 to the Medical Foundation of Chattanooga to support the LifeBridge Physician Well-Being Initiative.

It's inspiring to see communities unite in the face of devastating tragedy. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's widespread destruction, the city of Collegedale organized caravans of airplanes and trucks to deliver aid, but didn't stop there.

Chattanooga Gas recently awarded $35,000 in charitable grants to three community partners to enhance community enrichment initiatives that improve access to essential resources such as food, education, and health and well-being.
