Sparklight Awards $5,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to The Natchez Community Stewpot

NATCHEZ, Miss. (Jan. 30, 2026) – Individuals and families facing food insecurity will benefit from a $5,000 grant awarded to The Natchez Community Stewpot by Sparklight® through its Charitable Giving Fund. The grant will fund the replacement of refrigeration equipment, helping the nonprofit safely store food for the nearly 95,000 meals it prepares for people in need every year.

During its recent grant cycle, Sparklight awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 25 nonprofit organizations across the cities and towns it serves. From hunger relief to child and family support to education and vital skills training, the funding is helping enhance communities and uplift lives.

“The Stewpot is a lifeline to so many Natchez families who are struggling right now,” said Charlie Oakes, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, Gulf Coast. “We’re proud to stand beside them and ensure they have the equipment needed to serve our community.”

The Natchez Community Stewpot Director Beverly Adams expressed appreciation for the grant and Sparklight’s volunteerism at its food pantry.

“We are so thankful for Sparklight’s partnership and support of our work,” said Adams. “Their generosity helps us serve meals with dignity and compassion to our neighbors in need. Sparklight continues to stand beside us in our mission, and we are grateful for the difference they make in Natchez.”

The company’s Charitable Giving Fund focuses on initiatives that create lasting, local impact, including education and digital literacy, hunger relief and community development. Since the Fund’s inception in 2020, Sparklight has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to more than 275 nonprofits that make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for the spring 2026 cycle will be accepted April 1–30, 2026.

For more information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, please visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving.

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