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Chattanooga Sustainable Food Center
Chattanooga Sustainable Food Center

423.930.8860

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What Can I Find at Gaining Ground Grocery?

Locally Sourced Foods and Beverages

We work with over 20 producers in the area to intentionally source as much local food as possible. The produce will follow the season in which it is grown and at this time includes: carrots, turnips, kale, collards, lettuces, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, micro greens and eggs, pork, and chicken. We feature freshly roasted Mad Priest Coffee and bread from Bread and Butter Thursday-Saturday.

Produce Items

Though local and seasonally available produce is our focus, we do carry other staple produce items such as lemons, limes, oranges, bananas, and avocados along with onions and potatoes when not available locally. 

Nonperishable Pantry Items

In the store you will find a variety of basic pantry staples such as flour, oils, vinegars, crackers, peanut butter, jam, chicken/vegetable broth, nut milks, pasta, and canned tomatoes and beans. In our cooler we carry a variety of beverages along with local kombucha and ferments.

Bulk Grains and Nuts

Our ever expanding bulk section includes (most organic or sustainably sourced):

  • brown, white basmati, and arborio rice
  • chickpea, spelt, almond, and coconut flour
  • bulghur wheat
  • oats, rolled and steel cut
  • quinoa
  • farro
  • a variety of nuts
  • chocolate chips 
  • coconut, date, and cane sugar
  • grits, polenta, and popcorn (local)
  • hemp hearts
  • nutritional yeast
  • dried lentils, chickpeas, black, pinto, navy, and red beans
  • coconut chips
  • a variety of dried fruit



Bulk Spices and Teas

In addition to bulk foods, we also carry bulk spices and teas listed below:

  • cardamom- ground and pods
  • cayenne- ground
  • Ceylon Tea (Orange Pekoe)
  • Chai Tea
  • chia seed
  • chili powder
  • cinnamon orange tea
  • cinnamon powder and sticks 
  • cloves-ground and whole
  • cocoa powder
  • cumin powder
  • elderberries
  • fennel
  • forever fruit tea
  • garam masala
  • garlic powder
  • ginger powder
  • hibiscus
  • curry powder
  • Himalayan pink salt
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Jasmine tea
  • lavender
  • matcha tea
  • mustard seed
  • nutmeg- ground and whole
  • onion powder
  • oregano
  • paprika
  • peppercorns
  • poppy seed
  • pumpkin spice
  • red pepper flakes
  • relaxing tea
  • rooibos
  • sage
  • sea salt
  • sesame seeds
  • smoked paprika
  • star anise
  • turmeric
  • vanilla beans

*You are welcome to bring your own clean containers for bulk items. Just ask for a tare weight before filling.


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