The Stewpot

The Stewpot has partnered with The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center since 2008, operating meal services at the Second Chance Cafe. In that time, Brenda Snitzer and Dr. David Woody III have built a profoundly personal professional relationship.

Because what we do at The Stewpot is personal.

So at his retirement celebration last week, Brenda wanted the gift to carry some weight. She presented Dr. Woody with a canvas print by Stewpot Art Program artist Leon Pollard, a cityscape of Dallas made by an artist who once slept on those streets underneath those very landmarks, given to a leader who devoted his career to serving people on them. And Dr. Woody knew Leon.

"Just a little reminder of how much you're loved by the city of Dallas," Brenda said.

We're grateful for Dr. Woody, for The Bridge, and for the years of shared work. Congratulations on a remarkable career. We can't wait to see what you do next.

🎨 Artwork by Leon Pollard | The Stewpot Art Program
Also pictured: Danny Buford, Stewpot Director of Operations

We have some exciting news to share.

Brenda Snitzer, our Executive Director, has been named a finalist for Leadership Excellence (Mega Nonprofit) in the D CEO and Communities Foundation of Texas Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards 2026.

Brenda would be the first to tell you that leadership at The Stewpot isn’t carried by one person. It lives in the people who serve meals, run programs, sit with neighbors in hard moments, and keep showing up. This recognition points back to all of them.

Nearly 900 organizations and leaders were nominated across North Texas this year. We’re proud to be among the finalists and grateful for this community that makes the work possible.
Winners are announced July 23. We’ll keep you posted.

Check out the announcement at the link in bio (https://www.dmagazine.com/philanthropy-nonprofits/2026/05/finalists-announced-d-ceos-nonprofit-and-corporate-citizenship-awards-2025-2/)

Soup’s On is coming. 🍲

The 19th annual Soup’s On Luncheon & Art Show returns February 1, 2027 at Thompson Dallas, and sponsorships are now available.

Last year, Soup’s On raised $600,000. That’s people formerly living on the streets now with a place to call home. Families who didn’t know where their next meal was coming from, stocking their fridges with groceries. Neighbors working toward stable lives with a Case Manager walking alongside them every step of the way. That’s what a seat at this table makes possible.

Partnering with us at Soup’s On means your name — and your investment — is behind all of it. Opportunities range from $1,200 to $75,000, with benefits including event recognition, reserved tables, dedicated social posts, and more.

👉 View the full packet and secure your spot: thestewpot.org/soups-on-tickets (link in bio)

Questions? Contact our Corporate Giving Officer Michael Haynes at [email protected] — or send us a DM.

Some of these kids were in elementary school when they first walked through our doors. This month, we celebrated them as high school graduates.

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the moms who showed up…through every hard year, every homework session, every college visit…and the young people heading to UT Austin, Davidson College, TCU, Dallas Baptist University, and beyond this fall.

Our Children, Youth, and Family program has been walking alongside these families for years. Building friendships. Building confidence. Building a future.

To these moms and our moms with children in the program: what you invested in your kids shows.

Find out more about our Children, Youth, and Family Program and get involved at thestewpot.org.

Happy Mother’s Day. 🎓