In 1975, a bedraggled hungry man appeared at the door of First Presbyterian Church, asking for food. In response, the associate pastor and members of the church opened a small soup kitchen in the basement and named it “The Stewpot.” Today, The Stewpot is a comprehensive resource center for homeless and at-risk individuals of Dallas. The Stewpot also offers comprehensive children and youth programs.

The Stewpot operates under the 501(c)3 of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, which provides for building maintenance, utilities, and administrative expenses of The Stewpot. Direct program support for The Stewpot comes from donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, church, and civic groups outside of First Presbyterian Church.

The Stewpot is like a hub of a wheel. An effective and accessible continuum of care with more than 27 collaborative partners is available at The Stewpot for individuals facing homelessness and poverty. Once at The Stewpot, individuals can begin to rebuild their lives.