136 S. Adams Street: In Service to West Jackson Since 2008
Lee and Larry Harper devoted significant time and resources to open the Koinonia Coffee House in 2008. Their goal was to provide coffee, delicious food, and an inviting community space for residents of the neighborhood and students of the nearby Jackson State University.
The Harpers decided to close Koinonia in 2016, but Refill is proud to continue their tradition of bringing together Jacksonians in support of a common goal–this time, to empower young adults so that they can excel in the workforce and in life.
Beginning in May 2019, we began renovating the building at 136 S. Adams Street in order to convert it into a space appropriate for training and a quick-service restaurant. Thanks to the skill and expertise of Carraway Construction and Hotel & Restaurant Supply, we celebrated Refill Cafe’s grand opening on August 26, 2019, with a ribbon cutting ceremony presided over by Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and then-chairman of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Johnny Maloney.
Upon reopening, Refill continued the Koinonia tradition of holding Friday Forum and Saturday Morning Breakfast Club, weekly meetings started by the Harpers that give our community opportunities to share information and discuss issues affecting our city and state. While those have paused and our restaurant has closed because of COVID-19, we remain grateful for the opportunity to fill this building with young adults pursuing their hopes and dreams.
The building’s renovation would not have been possible without the many businesses that donated or discounted their time, talents, and services.
- AED Security Services
- AmeriPride / Aramark
- A Plus Signs and Creative
- ASAP Printing
- Auto-Chlor System
- Big John’s Tree Service
- Brown Bottling Group
- Byrd & Cook Floor Covering & Interiors
- Carraway Construction
- Cowboy Maloney’s
- Duckworth Realty
- Eventful
- Exell Companies
- Ferriss & Company
- Fresh Ink
- Green Oak Florist
- Gruvy Grits Consulting
- Hospitality Lighting Management
- Hotel & Restaurant Supply
- H&P Trailer Leasing
- Insight Group
- Integrated Pest Services
- Iron Horse Grill
- JBHM Architecture
- Lamar Advertising
- M&M Demolition
- Metro Communications
- Mississippi Department of Corrections
- Republic Services
- US Foods