Cooks and Collars - Catholic Charities of West Tennessee

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 | 6 PM

FEDEX EVENT CENTER @ SHELBY FARMS PARK

Presenting Sponsor:

Join us for an incredible evening of curated specialty drinks, entertainment, and fine food!

The evening will feature live entertainment, delicious appetizers, catered dinner, signature specialty cocktails, open bar, and silent and live auctions. The highlight will be the pairing of local celebrity chefs with Catholic priests to prepare an appetizer live at this premier charitable event.

100% of your support helps us serve our neighbors here in Memphis and West Tennessee!

5:30 PM | VIP RECEPTION FOR TOP LEVEL SPONSORS

6:00 PM | EVENT BEGINS

UNDER THE TENT: COOKS & COLLARS APPETIZERS, SPECIALITY DRINKS, SILENT AUCTION

7:30 PM | MAIN EVENT: SIT-DOWN DINNER AND PROGRAM

8:00 PM | PROGRAM & LIVE AUCTION

11:00 PM | EVENT ENDS

Become A Sponsor

As a valued community member, we invite you to join us as a sponsor for our 2026 Catholic Charities Charitable Event. Please visit our sponsorship page below to view different levels and benefits of helping us make this special evening a success for our community and neighbors we exist to serve.

Purchase Tables and Tickets

Individual non-sponsorship tables and tickets are available for guests who want to enjoy the full Cooks & Collars experience while helping provide hope to our neighbors across West Tennessee.

You don’t have to wait until Cooks & Collars to start bidding!

Explore this year’s silent auction featuring unique experiences, dining, travel, sports, entertainment, and more—all while supporting the work of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee.

The silent auction is open to the public, and you do not have to attend Cooks & Collars to bid or win.

Bid early, bid often, and help turn generosity into hope for our neighbors across West Tennessee.

Directions to Fedex Event Center:

Mission

Following the teachings of Jesus Christ, we provide help to those in need and bring them hope by supporting them on the path from poverty to self-sufficiency.

Vision

A community where all can find hope, dignity, and support from their neighbors in time of need.

Catholic Charities of West Tennessee has been serving West Tennessee for over 50 years, working to end hunger, end homelessness, and offer hope to families seeking a better tomorrow.

We try to meet people where they are, offering hope as we help, and we never do this work alone. Volunteerism is a key driver in this work, as individuals, churches, businesses, schools, and others serve with us every day.

What We Do

Informed by the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, CCWTN approaches its work with a spirit of hospitality, intentionality, and service.

Emergency Services

Serving over 50,000 people annually, our Emergency Services provides food, clothing and other basic essentials daily as well as critical items during disaster relief efforts.

Housing & Outreach Services

Housing and Outreach Services stabilize the community, ending homelessness for 600 annually One in 3 people experiencing homelessness in the greater Memphis area will be served by us.

Community Support Services

Our Community Support Services assists over 3,000 individuals and families every year. Programs include food support for children living in poverty and Tiny Blessings for mothers and caregivers with infant babies through 3 years-old.