Stewpot’s Annual Business & Professional Leaders Luncheon allows our donors to learn about the current work of Stewpot to address critical needs in our community such as food insecurity, housing instability, and homelessness.

Each year, a local community figure speaks at the luncheon, and friends of Stewpot gather together to share fellowship and a meal. Hosts of the luncheon provide a $1,000 sponsorship to support the various ministries of Stewpot. In recognition of their generous contribution, their name is listed in the Stewpot newsletter, social media, website, and on the event program.

Our hosts' generous donations and support make it possible for Stewpot to adequately fund all of our ministries.

About the Luncheon

Business Luncheon 2024

This year’s Annual Business & Professional Leaders Luncheon was held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at The Capital Club. Stewpot was honored to be joined by two distinguished speakers: Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey and Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade. The chiefs offered valuable perspectives and guidance as they reflected on current efforts to enhance and safeguard our community.

2024 Luncheon Hosts

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Benchmark Construction

Ben Turnage

Bill & Kathleen Geary

Bill & Myra Cook

Bryan and Jane Anna Barksdale

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Chad & Margery Van Meter

Charles & Susan O’Mara

Charles Cannada

Danelle Bradford

David Craddock

Deirdre Phillips and Kimberly Tullos

Diane McGowan

Don & Holley Noblitt

E.B. & Judy Robinson

Fondren Renaissance Foundation

Grantham Poole CPA

Herrin-Gear Chevrolet

His Way, Inc.

Irene Jones

James Hood Family Foundation

Jim & Pat Coggin

John & Carol Palmer

John & Nancy Studdard

Jonathan & Caroline Compretta

Kane & Betsy Ditto

Kelley and Jean Williams Family Fund

Dr. & Mrs. Leon and Linda Anderson

Kim Hoover

Maison Weiss

McLendon Security LLC

Melanie Dowell

Mike and Manisha Patel

Mike McRee

Puckett Machinery

Randy & Paula James

Rick & Ann Calhoon

Robbie Hughes

Stribling Equipment

Ted & Donna Orkin

Telos Foundation, Inc.

The Paschal Foundation

The Pruet Foundation

The T.H. Etheridge Trust

Tom Underwood

Tommy & Suzan Thames

Van Devender Family Foundation

Watkins & Eager PLLC

Wier Boerner Allin Architecture

Wirt Yerger, III

Wise Carter