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Chris Eason, Director of Special Events & Communications

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Recent News Coverage:

Mississippi Today: Jackson shelters likely short of need as ice storm approaches, homeless advocates say · January 2026
WLBT: Some food pantries see an increase in food donations this holiday season · December 2025
Clarion Ledger: Jackson food pantry preps as SNAP benefits in Mississippi set to pause due to government shutdown · October 2025
WLBT: Stewpot’s Opportunity Center offers help for the unhoused during World Homeless Day · October 2025
Mississippi Today: West Jackson youth find respite and gain skills at Stewpot summer camp · June 2025

Press Release Archive:

Stewpot’s Opportunity Center Day Shelter Will Open Overnight December 14-15 Amid Freezing Temperatures · December 2025

Stewpot Food Pantry Expands Hours to Support Families During Summer Months · June 2025

Stewpot’s Opportunity Center Hosts Community Fair Recognizing World Homeless Day · October 2024

Stewpot Food Pantry Will Offer Extended Hours During Summer Months · June 2024

St. Dominic’s Hosts Clinic Renaming Ceremony to Honor Dominican Sister · May 2024

Freezing Temperatures Expected Early This Week: Information for Populations Vulnerable to Extreme Weather and Ways the Community Can Help · January 2024

Stewpot Community Services Awarded $1.25 Million Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant to Help Jackson Families Find Safe Shelter, Housing and Stability · November 2023