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On Tuesday 126 people were served by the volunteers from Plymouth Citybus with 70 people just at the first stop. Every stop was busier than normal and there was also a very high level of need. ![]()
Fortunately the team were joined by Simone from the HIPP team Livewell Southwest. Simone registered 1 person with a G.P. did a referral to the outreach team for someone with a badly infected foot and offered practical support to another person on Wednesday. Information on 3 people new to rough sleeping will be passed to Path Devon.![]()
It was particularly sad to hear another person’s news about their health.![]()
Plymouth Soup Run is about so much more than food and for many people we are their first point of contact in times of need. ![]()
Huge thanks to all the volunteers from Plymouth Citybus who, to many people’s amazement, arrived in the open top bus. ![]()
Fortunately, because of their generous catering there was enough food for everyone who came to the Run last night but due to the high numbers we were unable to give out second bags at the first 2 stops. ![]()
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On a clear, but chilly Monday evening the Plymouth Soup Run team coordinated by #HopeBaptistChurch served 96 meals.![]()
Vicky and Holly led the kitchen team, Mary drove the bus, while volunteers from #babcock served the food and drink. Alex was busy chatting to people and hearing their news. It was great to hear that 1 person now had a job and another person was being accommodated by Path Devon. ![]()
3 sleeping bags, some clothes and a day rider for work induction, were also given out. ![]()
As always on a Monday the volunteers from StreetVet joined the team providing advice and support for people and their animals.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped on Monday night. Great #teamwork.![]()
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It was an exceptionally busy Sunday night for the team from #saintpaulschurchefford with so many people waiting at stop 1 it was impossible to count everyone. By the end of the evening the team had served approximately 118 people with another 10 meals collected for family members or friends. Everyone was calm and orderly, waiting patiently to be served. ![]()
7 sleeping bags, 5 roll mats and a large amount of clothing and toiletries were also given out.![]()
The food on offer included baked potato with beans and cheese, and southern fried chicken, with fruit crumble for desert.![]()
The team anticipated high numbers so had plenty of food for everyone with people at the last stop offered extra. The remaining food was delivered to George House BCHA.![]()
Many thanks to all the team both front and back of house. They will be back on the Run next Saturday.![]()
I wonder if the 2 new volunteers will be there again?!!![]()
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In contrast to a month ago, when the team from Plymstock United Church were out on Saturday on the Plymouth Soup Run, yesterday was much busier, with an emergency dash to the shops to ensure that everyone got something to eat. ![]()
Approximately 90 people were served. ![]()
As well as food, soup and hot drinks, 3 sleeping bags, 2 rucksacks, a day-rider for a hospital appointment, and emergency items of clothing were also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team for collecting, preparing and serving the food on a busy, and at times, stressful evening.![]()
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It was a busy Saturday morning at #Shekinah with 17 people joining us in the first 20 minutes and another 7 people coming in slightly later. For some people it was their first visit on a Saturday morning. ![]()
Debbie and Trish were busy in the kitchen cooking all the breakfasts and making leek and potato soup for next Sunday.![]()
Thanks to FareShare South West we were able to offer a selection of cold drinks, watermelon, tic tacs and bagels as extras. ![]()
There was just enough time for 11 people to have a shower with many asking for clean clothes. One person was delighted with his new shoes which were kindly donated.![]()
Lots of people took the opportunity to enjoy the sunny weather outside in the garden and one man turned the pond into a wishing well. When asked what he wished for he replied “ for my life to get better than it is now”. ![]()
2 podiatrists from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet joined us this morning, as they do every fortnight, and 9 people were treated. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who gives of their time to help on a Saturday morning. We couldn’t do it without your help and support. ![]()
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Fridays can only mean one thing : a team from Plymouth Christian Centre will be out on Plymouth Soup Run serving the food that their team of chefs prepared earlier. ![]()
Steak pie was served with diced potatoes, beans and red cabbage. The soup was lentil and vegetable and there were a few macaroni cheese meals for vegetarians. Everyone served enjoyed the soup with many people eating it straight away. ![]()
66 people were served.![]()
2 sleeping bags and 3 rucksacks were given out with a request for another rucksack which we will take out tonight. ![]()
People who are #streethomeless or at #SleepSafely were reminded that #Shekinah will be open this morning, Saturday, for a cooked breakfast,shower and time to relax indoors. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team and welcome to the new volunteers who joined the Run for the first time. ![]()
Once again those 2 people on the Hoe wanted to join for the photo shoot!!
During the week some Plymouth Soup Run teams collect from FareShare South West. We never quite know what will be available which adds interest and creativity to the pick up. The leeks, onions and potatoes collected today will be turned into soup and the large tub of yogurt will be served with Sundays pudding. There was plenty of bread for sandwiches and some treats as well. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team at FareShare and the Soup Run volunteers who collect the donations ![]()
Special thanks to #OWEN Williams for helping during his Easter break .
Due to an unexpected road closure the team from the Lions Club of Plymouth CIO were slightly late in arriving but everyone waited very patiently.![]()
It was a busy Thursday night with 90 people served across the 4 stops. 4 extra bags of food were collected for family members. ![]()
1 sleeping bag, a blanket, toiletries and some clothes were also given out. 1 referral was made to the RST Path Devon.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped - all the volunteers, both in the kitchen and out on the Run. Once again the soup made by #ianhill with vegetables from FareShare South West was highly rated. ![]()
Thanks also to #thecornwallbakery for all the pasties. There were enough for people at the last stop to have 2 with the remainder taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Great #teamwork #CommunitySupport #WeServe
It was a cold, busy night on Wednesday for the team from #mutleybaptistchurch. 73 people were served with 11 meals given out for family / friends unable to come to Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
While most teams carry a set of emergency clothes plus smaller items e.g.socks, underwear, hats, and gloves, Wednesday is the main night when clothes are available. Lots were given out last night with only one coat left by the end of the evening. ![]()
4 sleeping bags were also given out to people who are currently #streethomeless.![]()
One person had just left hospital after being attacked and understandably was very nervous. Sadly, that is the third attack on people we have heard of in 10 days!!![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and their team of volunteers for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run 52 weeks a year. ![]()
Thanks also to #stevebody for the box of the bananas which were given out last night. A great help.![]()
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On a misty and wet evening the team from St Matts Plymouth served 87 people with a great selection of food including, Leek and Potato Sausage Pasta, Baked Potatoes with Cheese and Beans and Chicken and Vegetable Soup. For pudding there was tinned fruit and custard.![]()
The team collect from FareShare South West so they also had lots of extras - satsumas, hot cross buns, yogurts and bread.![]()
The kitchen team prepared 111 hot meals so there were some extras available at the last stop and 12 meals were taken to George House BCHA. ![]()
3 sleeping bags, 2 blankets, toiletries, 2 jackets, and some dog food was also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team both in the kitchen and out on Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
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It was a slightly quieter Monday night with 74 people served at Plymouth Soup Run plus another 6 meals collected for family / friends unable to come to the Run. ![]()
On the menu was a thick vegetable soup which was described as “banging”, ham or cheese sandwiches, chicken or pasty and a snack bag. As every night the hot chocolate was much in demand. ![]()
3 sleeping bags, a rucksack, lots of socks and a replacement coat were also given out.![]()
As always on a Monday the run was co ordinated by #HopeBaptistChurch. Bev led the food prep team, Babcock served, with many of their volunteers out for the first time. Chris drove the bus with Gabby and Simon available to listen and chat.![]()
As every Monday, StreetVet, Plymouth, volunteers joined the run to offer advice and help to people and pets experiencing homelessness. ![]()
Great #teamwork offering help and support.
Sunday night was busy but very calm. The team served 100 people with 10 meals collected for family / friends. ![]()
There was a selection of hot food including meat balls and spaghetti, cottage pie, lasagna and various savoury pasties and sausage rolls, thanks to FareShare South West and #thecornwallbakery. ![]()
The soup also from #FareShareSouthWest was Sweet Potato and Chilli. ![]()
There was a selection of ambient food including chocolate raisins, biscuits, coffee, iced coffee and cheese. ![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out. ![]()
As the weather was dry quite a few people stopped to chat and share their news with 3 people sharing their plans for the future. ![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team. We were delighted that 2 of our longstanding team members that haven’t been able to help for a while were able to join us out on the Run. “The boys were back in town”. ![]()
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It has been a busy week for Plymouth Soup Run teams and Saturday night was no exception with the team from Plymouth Methodist Central Hall and St Peter & the Holy Apostles, Plymouth serving over 90 people. ![]()
It was another bitterly cold night with rain at the final stop so everyone was pleased with the choice of hot drinks, fresh vegetable soup and either 3 bean pasta or cheesy pasta. ![]()
There were also sandwiches and a snack bag. ![]()
Clothes and some toiletries were available. ![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team for their hard work.![]()
And to Ben #AdHocCatering for the donation of 4 large cottage pies which are now in the freezer to be served next weekend. ![]()
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It was a happy, relaxed morning at #Shekinah on Saturday. We served 23 people during the morning with everyone commenting favourably on their full English breakfast cooked by Peter Moxy Plymouth with the support of Jack and Lee. ![]()
7 people had a shower and there were lots of requests for clean clothes. ![]()
People enjoyed relaxing both out in the garden and indoors. And there was plenty of time for people to chat both to each other and the Plymouth Soup Run volunteers. ![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helps on a Saturday morning.![]()
Great #teamwork offering #CommunitySupport.
On a surprisingly cold Friday evening 73 people arrived at Plymouth Soup Run for food with 7 people collecting food for friends or family. The soup, hot drinks and hot meals were very welcome. On the menu was a choice of meat pie, potatoes and vegetables or vegetarian lasagna. And everyone had a snack bag with their choice of sandwich, chocolate bar, crisps, a soft drink and fruit. ![]()
4 sleeping bags were given out plus lots of clothes. ![]()
As is so often the case a few people wanted to chat about their worries and concerns. ![]()
Many thank to Plymouth Christian Centre and all their volunteers, both front and back of house, for serving on Plymouth Soup Run 52 weeks of the year.![]()
Together we will try to #MakeADifference and #helpothers.
On Thursday, the Callington Community Soup Run team crossed the Tamar to serve on Plymouth Soup Run. It was another busy evening with 83 people served plus a further 13 meals collected for friends / family. The team were very well prepared and with support from #thecornwallbakery had food for 100+ people. At the end of the evening the surplus food was taken to George House and Sleep Safely at Hamoaze House BCHA.![]()
As well as food, the team had plenty of toiletries, socks, underwear, and some tops that had been donated.![]()
As the tops are green, some people said they’ll be wearing them when Argyle play!!![]()
Very sadly, last night, one of the people we serve regularly had been attacked in town, for the second time in three days by a group of youths. It was shocking to see the extent of his facial injuries and know there was little we could do other than take him to a safer part of town. ![]()
Incidents like this should not be happening in the city and hopefully the police will catch up with the culprits.![]()
Many thanks to the team, who have been supporting Plymouth Soup Run for many, many years. ![]()
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It was a busy evening everywhere for the team from #mutleybaptistchurch apart from the stop on Plymouth Hoe.![]()
People were generally in good spirits, with lots of good conversations.![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out plus lots of toiletries, shoes, underwear and jumpers. ![]()
Given the high numbers of meals served over the last few nights the team came prepared with food for 102 people and served 103, so they had to use their emergency supplies for the final meal.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and all their volunteers for organising and serving Plymouth Soup Run every Wednesday. #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #helpingothers
On Tuesday Obedair sponsored and served on Plymouth Soup Run as they have done regularly for over 6 years. ![]()
Their catering was spot on as the team catered for and served 90 people with some extra supplies available if needed. ![]()
As well as food, 3 sleeping bags and some toiletries were also given out. ![]()
Thanks to all the team from Obedair, their colleagues from #btlocalplymouth and to #charlieede who was in charge of the cooking. Great #teamwork.![]()
A number of donations have recently arrived from our Amazon Wish List - sleeping bags, toiletries and milk chocolate tea cakes. Many thanks to everyone who donated these items. ![]()
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Easter Bank Holiday Monday as every Monday was coordinated by #hopebaptistchurch.![]()
Lorraine led The Salvation Army - Plymouth Whitleigh team and Louis our DofE student on food prep. ![]()
Grateful thanks to #JustChristmas ethical fair who funded the goodie bags, the serving team gave out (containing treats and toiletries as well as an Easter Egg). There was also a choice of fizzy drinks and pot noodles.![]()
Ladies from HBC made pocket hugs 🤗🥰 for everyone. Huge thanks to all involved in gathering supplies!![]()
StreetVet Kirsty and Leo were a welcome addition to the run.![]()
100 served inclu 9extra bags. 2 sleeping bags and a blanket given out.![]()
Happy Easter everyone!![]()
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Thanks to Steve there was an Easter egg for everyone who came to Plymouth Soup Run on Easter Day. ![]()
In contrast to Saturday, it was a beautiful clear night, with 104 people served on the Run plus 12 bags of food collected for family / friends. ![]()
As well as Easter eggs, there was a choice of three varieties of sandwich, pizza kindly donated by Domino's PizzaPizza, spicy lentil soup, fruit, yogurts and a snack bag. Hot drinks were also available.![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out.![]()
As always it was good to catch up with the people we serve to hear their news and, where necessary, to offer words of comfort and support. ![]()
Huge thanks to all the team who served on Easter Sunday. With special thanks to Elizabeth who arranged for the donation of pizzas and to our D of E student, Lexi , who helped to make up 120 snack bags.![]()
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