Help Collierville

More than 13 hours live from Birmingham, Alabama with meaningful support for Help Memphis
Streamed live: April 18, 2026

Gaines Family Farmstead streamed LIVE on Whatnot on Saturday, April 18, 2026 for more than 13 hours, and Jack and Alex Knight were invited to Birmingham, Alabama to participate in the show.

During the livestream, Gaines Family Farmstead (Whatnot: @gainespet) featured dog treat bundles curated by Jack. These special bundles reflected Jack’s Memphis-centered selections and also included Help Memphis merchandise, creating a unique way to raise awareness and support during the event.

Gaines Family Farmstead donated more than $1,000 through sales of Jack’s Help Memphis bundles, and the Gaines Family Farmstead Whatnot community also tipped Jack during the show to further support Help Memphis.

It was a meaningful moment for Jack, Help Memphis, and everyone involved — and it may have been the first Whatnot livestream to feature both the host and a nonprofit participating live on stream together.

Video 1: Highlights from the Gaines Family Farmstead Whatnot livestream benefiting Help Memphis.

Video 2: Additional live moments from Birmingham during the April 18, 2026 event.

Video 3: Continued coverage from the livestream and community support for Jack and Help Memphis.

Alex Knight shares career lessons, entrepreneurship insights, and the mission behind Help Memphis
Interviewed: March 5, 2026

Jack’s dad, Alex Knight, is grateful to have had the opportunity to be interviewed on Thursday, March 5, 2026 by Richard Gentry, Co-Director of the University of Mississippi Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The conversation centered on career and life lessons, including Alex’s professional journey, business background, and the work being built today through the Knight Family Office portfolio, including Gaines Family Farmstead, Xela Domains, API Wholesaler, and other ventures.

In this excerpt from the 20+ minute interview, Alex discusses Help Memphis and the mission behind it. Help Memphis is especially meaningful to the Knight family, and the interview provided an opportunity to highlight how purpose-driven ideas can grow into something that impacts the community in a real way while also being built and managed like a start-up.

Thank you again to Richard Gentry, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Mississippi Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the invitation and for creating opportunities like this for students to hear real-world experiences from entrepreneurs and business leaders. It was an honor to contribute to the conversation and connect with the next generation of Ole Miss business students.

Video: Interview excerpt featuring discussion of Help Memphis and the initiative’s mission.

Help Memphis expands diaper pantry outreach across Memphis, Frayser, and Orange Mound
Posted: March 12, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026 was a special day for Help Memphis. Three new diaper pantries were installed at Porter-Leath locations serving families across Memphis — at 2869 Park, 3060 Baskin, and 4207 American Way. Each pantry was stocked with diapers in sizes 2–5 and baby wipes, providing essential support for parents with young children.

One of the things learned through the Help Memphis journey is that diapers are one of the most requested — and least donated — essentials for families. They are expensive, they cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits, and when a family runs out, the impact is immediate.

These small cabinets may look simple, but they represent something powerful: community helping community, neighbors supporting young families, and a reminder that small acts of generosity can meet real needs. Every pantry makes a difference.

New Community Pantry at Porter-Leath’s Beth and David Pickler Early Childhood Support Center
Posted: February 17, 2026

Jack added a dedicated pantry stocked specifically with diapers and baby wipes. This addresses a real need for families relying on early childhood programs—providing accessible essentials to keep little ones comfortable and cared for throughout the day. In partnership with Porter-Leath, a generational cornerstone in Memphis dedicated to empowering children and families through education, support, and core values including integrity and earliest intervention. It’s a reminder that compassion and action from young people can create real change in our community.

Video: Jack and team preparing and stocking the new essentials pantry cabinet at the Pickler Center.

Help Collierville: Caring Enough to Start
Collierville Living (February 2026 issue)
Released: February 4, 2026

Highlights Jack's initiative tackling food insecurity in Shelby County — from concept research and the Little Free Library inspiration to partnering with local businesses like The Mercantile Off Main. Showcases how young initiative and community heart can drive meaningful local change.

This fifth grader is working to fight food insecurity in Memphis area
By Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal
Published: February 3, 2026, 5:02 AM CT

A new feature story highlighting Jack K.’s effort to place community pantries around the Memphis area so families can take what they need — and neighbors can easily give.

Watch Jack K.’s first live TV interview on WMC TV5 (Action News 5) with Andrew Douglas (Morning Anchor / Investigative Reporter) on the Digital Desk, aired Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

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‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
By John Klyce, Special to The Daily Memphian
Published: January 11, 2026

“Jack Knight is one busy 11-year-old. He’s an athlete, actor and aspiring entrepreneur.

He plays soccer, tennis and basketball. He’s an actor who has portrayed Bert in “Mary Poppins,” Trunchbull in “Matilda,” and the title role in “Peter Pan.” He’s an aspiring entrepreneur, and he and his cousin sell rubber band bracelets, key chains and homemade crocheted products through their own business, Silly Art Co.

Now, Jack has made time for another activity. He recently launched his own food pantry, Help Memphis — and he has big plans for it.”

Watch Jack K.’s interview with Shelia O’Connor on Fox13 Memphis, aired on January 5, 2026.

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Watch Jack K.’s interview with Brayel Brown on WREG News Channel 3, aired on December 29, 2025.

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Listen to Jack K.’s full radio interview with Ron & Karen on 104.5 The River, recorded on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM.

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