Since 1975, the Dallas community has been serving homeless and at risk women, men, and children at the Stewpot. Responding to the needs of more than six hundred people each weekday, volunteers regularly participate in:

Meal Service - (sign up online to volunteer)

In May 2008 The Stewpot became the partner agency for meal services at The Bridge Homeless Assistance Center, just three blocks south of The Stewpot. While The Stewpot’s meal service moved to The Bridge, all other client services for the homeless continue to be provided at The Stewpot.

The dining room at The Bridge is called the Second Chance Café. The Stewpot is currently serving three meals a day, seven days a week to more than 700 people per meal in the Second Chance Café - with the assistance of over 1300 wonderful volunteers a month!  Volunteers dish up a delicious, nutritious meal prepared by The Second Chance Cafe Kitchen staff served cafeteria style.  Volunteers also pour beverages for our guests once they are seated

Meals are served at the following times:

Breakfast 7:00 – 8:30 am

Lunch 11:30 – 1:00 pm

Dinner 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Volunteers are requested to arrive 30 minutes early for orientation and preparation.

Individuals and groups may volunteer for a single meal service or make a recurring weekly or monthly commitment to serve. Before registering, consider a day of the week that works best with you or your group’s schedule then click through the meal service menu of opportunities to see what dates need additional volunteers.   

For assistance in signing up for a recurring volunteer commitment, i.e. every Friday Breakfast or 3^rd Tuesday Dinner, please contact Jean Jones at 214-746-2785, ext. 320 or .

Volunteers between the ages of 12 - 17 years old are required to be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older.

The Stewpot’s meal service is located at The Second Chance Cafe at The Bridge Homeless Assistance Center. The Bridge is located three blocks south of The Stewpot.

Click here for driving directions to The Bridge.

To contact Jean Jones, Volunteer Director, please call 214-746-2785, ext. 320 or

sign up online to volunteer

Working with Children and Youth - (sign up online to volunteer)

• Saturday School and Field Trips

  Background checks are required to work in the childrens' programs.

  Click here to print a background check form

  Click here to view our child protection policy

  Fax completed form to Christine Denison at 214-560-2516

  For information on volunteering with children & youth email .

• Art Classes
• Bible Study Fellowship
• Computer Classes - (basic & advanced)
• Hosting Birthday Parties for Clients (1st Monday of each month)
• Front Desk Coordination
• Identification Processing
• Mail Person Services
• Medical Clinic Services

• Baked Goods Delivery
• In-Kind Goods Collection
• Office Work

For additional information please contact Amanda Bailey at 214-746-2785 ext. 322 or email.

Read our Volunteer Newsletter - The Helping Hand