Who Can Visit?
The Stewpot's food pantry is for individuals and households who are experiencing food insecurity. If you're housed and struggling to put food on the table, this pantry is here for you. The pantry runs on an appointment-based system, so you'll need to schedule a visit in advance. Walk-ins are welcome every day from 12 to 1 PM, and on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month as well.
How to Register?
If you're new to the Stewpot Food Pantry, you don't need an appointment to start. Just come in as a walk-in and staff will help you complete the registration process. After that, you can schedule future appointments by visiting the campus at 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd, Building 300. You're not able to schedule appointments yourself online or by phone. If you miss an appointment, call 469-573-0148 to reschedule. Be aware that new appointments are usually scheduled two to three weeks out from the time you call.
How Often You Can Visit?
You can return as a walk-in as long as it has been at least 14 days since your last pantry visit. For scheduled appointments, staff will help you set up your next visit each time you come.
Good to Know
The pantry is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Walk-ins are accepted every day from 12 to 1 PM, and on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Walk-in service on the same day is not guaranteed and depends on current availability. The pantry observes certain holidays and will be closed on those days. Check The Stewpot's homepage for holiday closure notices.
How to Pick Up
The Stewpot Food Pantry uses a client-choice model where volunteers act as shopping assistants, greeters, baggers, and cart runners to help you through the pantry. When you visit, staff and volunteers will guide you through the process of selecting your groceries.
Additional Support
The Stewpot offers a wide range of services beyond the food pantry for people experiencing homelessness or low income:
- Identification documents: Caseworkers can help you get birth certificates, social security cards, school records, and other documents to obtain a legal state ID. This service is by referral only from Continuum of Care approved agencies.
- Document storage: Secure storage for important documents so they're safe and protected.
- Mail services: If you're experiencing homelessness and living unsheltered, you can use The Stewpot's address to receive your mail.
- Medical, dental, and mental health care: The Stewpot hosts Parkland HOMES' medical and dental clinics, and a Metrocare Services clinic for people experiencing homelessness.
- Housing programs: Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing programs are available by referral.
- Children and Youth programs: Year-round weekly educational and enrichment activities for students.
- Art, music, and creative programs: Painting, drawing, writing, singing, gardening, and more.
- SNAP assistance: Help with food stamp benefits is available on-site.
- Representative payee program: If you've received a letter from Social Security saying you need a payee, The Stewpot may be able to help.
Facilities
The Stewpot offers showers through a partnership with Streetside Showers every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, held at the FPC Dallas south parking lot. Reviewers note that clothing and hygiene products are also distributed to those in need. There is also an art studio on-site.
Ways to Give
You can support The Stewpot in several ways:
- Financial donations: Give online at thestewpot.org/give-financially, or mail a check, cash, or money order to 1610 S Malcolm X Blvd, Bldg 200, Ste 220, Dallas TX 75226. Make checks payable to The Stewpot.
- Food donations: The Stewpot accepts prepared food donated from commercial kitchens, corporations, restaurants, grocery stores, and others. To arrange a food donation, call or text the Food Recovery Team at 469-798-9876 or fill out the form at thestewpot.org/donate-food.
- Goods donations: The Stewpot accepts new in-kind donations including hygiene items, backpacks, school supplies, cleaning supplies, coats, and blankets. All drop-offs must be scheduled in advance. See the current needs list at thestewpot.org/donate-goods.
- Email: philanthropy@thestewpot.org
How to Join the Team?
There are many ways to volunteer at The Stewpot. You can help in the food pantry Monday through Friday in either a morning shift (8:30 AM to 12 PM) or afternoon shift (12:15 to 3:45 PM). Roles include greeters, shopping assistants, baggers, warehouse help, and shopping cart runners. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old with a chaperone, or 16 to volunteer solo.
To sign up, visit volunteer.thestewpot.org to see all current openings. For group inquiries of 4 or more people, fill out the form on the volunteer page. You can also email volunteer@thestewpot.org with questions.