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There was plenty of food for everyone on Sunday night with the chicken and vegetable soup, Gavin Hobbs made, receiving many compliments. ![]()
The team prepared 110 meals and served 86 people with another 12 bags collected for family / friends unable to get to Plymouth Soup Run.The food left at the end of the evening, sausage rolls and sandwiches, was taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Thanks to Unit8gym in Ivybridge, FareShare South West and the generosity of people over Christmas, Steve’s van was loaded with extras including bananas, individual desserts, yogurts, toiletries and a selection of ambient food.![]()
A staff member from Path Devon was once again on hand directing people who are currently #streethomeless to the Church that was open as part of Project 58:7 Last night it was the turn of #SherwellChurch. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone for their help, support and contributions. Together we hope to #MakeADifference and offer #communitysupport.
It was a wet and windy Saturday night for the volunteers from #StPaulsChurchEfford but everyone was in good sprits. The team catered for 100 so there was plenty of food for all with the remaining hot food taken to George House BCHA. As well as steak pies, sandwiches, snacks, soup and drinks the team served apple pie and custard.![]()
4 sleeping bags, 2 mats and an assortment of clothing were given out. There was also a box of ambient food available for people to help themselves.![]()
A staff member from Path Devon was on hand to deal with accomodation questions.![]()
Many thanks to Nick, Jo and all the volunteers from St Paul’s Church who regularly serve on Plymouth Soup Run not only on a Saturday but also on some Sundays and happily step in to help at other times when needed.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers
It was a calm, happy morning at #Shekinah this Saturday with people taking the opportunity to sit outside in the lovely garden to enjoy the sunny weather. ![]()
18 people joined us throughout the morning all enjoying their full English breakfast, cereal and a hot drink. We are delighted that Gavin Hobbs is now able to join us again. This morning not only did he cook the breakfasts he also prepared a nutritious chicken and vegetable soup for the Sunday night Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
Once again we were joined by podiatrists from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone for their help. Great #teamwork as always.
Friday nights are usually one of the quieter nights of the week on Plymouth Soup Run but not so last night, with 90 people served +6 meals collected for family members. Having catered for 80 people, the team had very little left by the end of the evening. During the afternoon the cooks at Plymouth Christian Centre prepared chicken and vegetable curry, jacket potatoes, vegetable soup and 3 varieties of sandwiches. ![]()
3 sleeping bags, a day rider, a light, toiletries and items of clothing were also given out. ![]()
As is now so often the case there was a queue of people waiting to talk to Path Devon staff about accessing #mutleybaptistchurch, the church open as part of project 58: 7. 4 people accessed the provision from the Soup Run. ![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE for their help on Friday. ![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference #teamwork
And yet again “ the rain came down and the floods came up”. Thursday was another very wet night for Plymouth Soup Run volunteers and everyone who came to collect food. Surprisingly, given the weather, 74 people came along to collect food with another 21 bags collected for family / friends unable to get to the Run. ![]()
The team from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints had plenty of food which was supplemented by extra sandwiches kindly dropped off by #jackskorecki.![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out plus lots of socks, gloves and underwear. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team both front and back of house. ![]()
#MakeADifference #helpothers #communitysupport
On Wednesday, an evening not without incident, the team from #MutleyBaptistChurch served 60 people with 3 extra bags collected for family members. The team had plenty of food with donations received from Mutley Plain Coop, Tesco, Mutley Plain and Rafael. 3 sleeping bags were given out, as well as some blankets, clothes and toiletries. ![]()
A staff member from Path Devon was available to talk to people about accommodation and referrals to Project 58: 7.![]()
St Peter & the Holy Apostles, Plymouth was the church that was open. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped last night. Great #Collaboration.
Great teamwork on Tuesday by the apprentices from Plymouth Argyle Football Club who sourced all the food, helped with the preparation and then served on Plymouth Soup Run. It was a dry, relatively busy evening with 71 people served at the stops and 8 extra bags collected for family members.![]()
Many thanks to the ALL the team, their staff and to #charlieede who was in charge in the kitchen.![]()
Thanks also to Tamar Fresh Food Service who donated all the sandwiches and fruit for the evening and to #thecornwallbakery for supplying 5 varieties of pasties and slices. ![]()
During the evening, the team were joined by staff from Path Devon and #HiPP the Health Inclusion Partnership Plymouth who were available to listen, chat and provide advice on accommodation. ![]()
3 people were referred to St Matts Plymouth as part of Project 58:7 where they spent the night. ![]()
Last night we were delighted to hear that 1 person who had been #streethomeless, following support from Project 58:7, has now been accommodated. He explained, how now he has a base, he can start to look for work and move on with his life. ![]()
Together we can hopefully #MakeADifference and #helpothers.
On a Monday it must be the #hopebaptistchurch team out and about on Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
The food prep Dockyard team and Sammy were led by Viv. ![]()
A warm welcome to Louis our new Silver DFE student.![]()
Richard drove the bus of 'individuals' including Year 3 medical student Arian. ![]()
Prayer Pastors Gabby and Richard provided a listening ear to those who wanted to share their news.![]()
82 were served (inc 10 bags for friends and family) ![]()
Everyone was very appreciative and one person particularly commented on the coffee made with milk.![]()
5 sleeping bags were given out with refPath DevonPaStreetVet![]()
StreetVet, Plymouth, the welcome addition to the Monday team were kept busy, as always.![]()
Many thanks, to all involved.
It’s been a busy weekend for Plymouth Soup Run volunteers.![]()
On Saturday, the team from Plymstock United Church served 79 people with 10 extra bags collected for family members. The team had to do an emergency dash to the shops to ensure that there was enough food for everyone.![]()
Sunday night, saw a team from Saint Paul’s Church Efford out on the run. They served 71 people and also gave out 10 extra bags for people unable to come to the run.![]()
Over the weekend 6 sleeping bags were given out, a blanket, 2 roll mats and lots of toiletries and items of clothing.![]()
Huge thanks to all the volunteers and thanks also to EVERYONE who continues to support the soup run by dropping off food and purchasing items from the Amazon wish list.![]()
Thanks, go to STORM running for the food they dropped off for Sunday night and to all the people who have sent sleeping bags, jogging bottoms, biscuits, socks, toiletries, foil dishes and lids from the Amazon list, most of which have arrived anonymously.![]()
Everyone’s support is much appreciated especially by the people of Plymouth we serve on the Run 365 days a year.![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference #teamwork
A relatively busy Saturday morning at Shekinah. Sixteen people came in for a cooked breakfast, and three more people were supported at the door, two of them being given signposting information for weekday services. Several people had a shower and clean clothing. While most people relaxed, enjoyed being warm and dry, and chatted to each other and to our volunteers, some were very emotional and anxious about their individual situations. We listened, acknowledge their distress and advise as best we could. A big thank you to all who helped today - the team in the photo plus three others who dodged the camera.!
A Friday can only mean one thing, a team from Plymouth Christian Centre will be preparing food and then serving on Plymouth Soup Run. This Friday was no exception, a team of cooks were busy in the afternoon preparing fish pie, sandwiches and chicken soup, this was then collected and packed into cars for volunteers to serve at the 4 soup run stops. 58 people were served with 4 extra meals also collected. ![]()
Lots of bread and pastries were donated at the first stop with the surplus taken to George House at the end of the evening. ![]()
4 sleeping bags were given out.![]()
Fortunately the rain held off. ![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference #teamwork
The Plymouth Soup Run team from #thecornwallbakery were very busy on Thursday, serving 81 people. ![]()
They ran out of soup by the middle of the last stop (chicken and cauliflower made by their Development Chef, Steph which everyone loved) and only had 3 packs of sandwiches left, which they took to George House BCHA, along with leftover pastries and a few snack bags. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team and to The Cornwall Bakery Samworth Brothers for their support. Not only do they organise and serve on the Soup Run every 5 weeks they also supply most of the pasties and savoury goods served each night. ![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference
It was a wet and soggy Plymouth Soup Run on Wednesday for the team from #mutleybaptistchurch. 60 people were served with another 22 bags collected for family / friends unable to come to the run. This included food for 2 families. ![]()
3 sleeping bags and 2 blankets were given out as well as coats, gloves and socks. ![]()
St Peter & the Holy Apostles, Plymouth was open, as part of Project 58:7, for those people who are #streethomeless and wished to be inside overnight.![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers who served on yet another wet night.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
It was an extremely wet and blustery Tuesday evening for the team from St Matts Plymouth who saw many very grateful people. As well as serving on Plymouth Soup Run the team ![]()
were joined in their hall by a number of people who had been evacuated from their homes due to events happening locally, to whom they gave tea, crisps, soup and sandwiches prior to going out on the Run.![]()
As always Sheena and team prepared a great selection of food including chicken and vegetable soup, sausage rolls and chips, pasta ragu, cheesy chips, ham and cucumber and cheese and tomato sandwiches. There were also lots of extras available.![]()
5 sleeping bags, socks and underwear were given out and 2 hot water bottles were filled. ![]()
St Matts Church was also open for people who are currently ![]()
#streethomeless to sleep overnight as past of project 58:7. ![]()
HUGE thanks to all the volunteers at St Matts for their incredible #communitysupport on Tuesday. ![]()
#helpingothers #teamwork #MakeADifference.
A cold, but thankfully dry evening on Monday for the Hope Baptist Team.![]()
Vicky and Holly were in the kitchen supported by The Round Table. Thanks to #samworthbrothers for the pasties/pies.![]()
The team were pleased to have their bus back. Ben drove a fab team of 'individuals' and served 70 meals. The surplus food was taken to GeoBCHAHouse BCHA. Prayer Pastors Simon and Alex chatted and listened to those who wanted to share their news.![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out. ![]()
Great to have the 4 strong StreetVet StreetVet, Plymouth along.![]()
Thanks as always to all involved.
Huge thanks to everyone who helped Plymouth Soup Run serve 100 + meals on Sunday. It was a cold, starlight night with more people attending than over the previous 2 nights. #charlieede who cooked at Shekinah on Saturday morning, was then busy in the kitchen on Sunday, preparing sausages, onion gravy, potatoes, carrots, and peas. The volunteers from STORM running made 110 sandwiches, egg mayonnaise, tuna mayo, and cheese and chutney. Everybody else helped by packing the bags, making up the drinks and soup and of course the inevitable washing up, before going out to serve on the Run. ![]()
Last night we were able to take out a number of extra items, including individual desserts funded by #philipwarrenbutchers, bananas, packets of biscuits, a selection of ambient food and some toiletries.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who continues to drop off donations including Dawn, her Dad and customers from #thecuttingcorner. ![]()
Thanks also to Rachel who kindly dropped off 3 sleeping bags which are always needed. ![]()
Great #teamwork #helpingothers and providing #communitysupport.
Disappointingly, after a dry day, the rain started just before Plymouth Soup Run were due to go out on the run and continued for the whole evening!!![]()
It was another quieter night but the team from Plymouth Methodist Central Hall and St Peter & the Holy Apostles, Plymouth had prepared plenty of food, so once again, as on Friday night, people at the last couple of stops all had doubles if they wished.![]()
The vegetable soup was warming and very popular. ![]()
There were no requests for sleeping bags, but some items of clothing and toiletries were given out.![]()
#MutleyBaptistChurch was open for the second night running as part of project 58: 7 with people going straight there to sleep. There were no new referrals.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered on Saturday to support, help and feed people for whom life is challenging.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers
It was an exceptionally busy Saturday morning at #Shekinah with a range of services involved. 2 staff from #smokingcessation, Duncan & Eleanor, joined us to give advice on stopping smoking with vapes available where needed. Staff member Duncan said “it’s been a brilliant morning with lots of engagement”. ![]()
We were also joined by staff from #inhealthlungscreening with support from Catherine Transforming Plymouth Together, who had a constant stream of people waiting to see them. So many in fact, sadly, some people had to be turned away. ![]()
As every 2 weeks a podiatrist from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet was also on hand treating 10 people during the morning. And while all this was going on Plymouth Soup Run volunteers were serving the 21 people, currently #homeless, who joined us for breakfast, a shower and fresh clothes. ![]()
Huge thanks to EVERYONE for their hard work and support this morning. ![]()
Brilliant collaborative working. ![]()
#teamwork #communitysupport #bettertogether
It was very cold on Friday, dry with a bitter wind but despite the weather there was a very friendly atmosphere at all the stops. ![]()
The number of people served on Fridays is often lower than on other nights but the team from Plymouth Christian Centre came very well prepared with plenty of food. After the first stop a generous approach was adopted and people were given 2 portions of hot food plus extra sandwiches. ![]()
All the food was very welcome and enjoyed. During the afternoon the cooks made a popular potato and leek soup, pork belly with vegetables and a variety of cheese based sandwiches.![]()
Whilst numbers were not challenging, 53 people were served with 5 meals collected for family / friends, the need was there. Lots of warm clothing, toiletries and socks were distributed at every stop with 5 sleeping bags given out to people who were #streethomeless. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers from the Plymouth Christian Centre for their help ![]()
And a special thank you to Donna and friend who made hygiene care packs containing pads, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a dehydrated towel, lip balm, fingerless thermal gloves, thermal socks and a snood all packed in a wash bag for the team to give out to the women who were at the Run. Everyone, who received one, was delighted. ![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
During Thursday evening there was a steady flow of people at Plymouth Soup Run with almost exactly the same number of meals, 86, served, as on Wednesday evening. Last night it was the turn of Plymouth Mayflower Rotary Club to collect, prepare and serve the food. Many thanks to #TheCornwallBakery for their generous donation of pies and pasties. Cauliflower and broccoli, steak and marmite, plus quorn pies were served together with vegetable soup, which people said was “banging” and sandwiches and snacks. ![]()
1 sleeping bag and lots of clothes, especially socks, and toiletries were also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers who didn’t quite escape the rain as there was a huge downpour at stop 1! ![]()
#MakeADifference #helpingothers #communitysupport
