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Once again a huge thank you to Mutley Baptist Church for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run on Wednesday evening. Another busy night with meals served to a total of 98 people. Not surprisingly, in this warm weather, there were lots of requests for water with 92 bottles given out. And, by the end of the evening, there were no socks, tee shirts, deoderants or wet wipes left! ![]()
1 referral was made to Path Devon and #plymouthcitycouncil out of hours were phoned with concerns shared about a vulnerable person.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and all their volunteers.
On Tuesday Dan from Perillas Fish & Chip very kindly arranged for a generous donation of fish cakes and chips to be served by St Matts Plymouth on Plymouth Soup Run. Everyone was delighted to receive these. ![]()
As well as all the food and drinks, the team gave out 4 sleeping bags and there was a high demand for toiletries, socks, underwear & blankets. ![]()
Before leaving for the Run there was also time to celebrate a team member’s birthday. ![]()
Thanks to Dan, Perillas Fish & Chip and all the volunteers for their hard work and support.![]()
#communitysupport #teamwork #MakeADifference
Many thanks to everyone who helped collect, prepare and serve the food on Monday. As every Monday Hope Baptist Church organised the run with volunteers from their own church, #babcock T.U. and friends. As well as providing food it is always good to catch up with people and hear their news. 2 people who had been referred to Path Devon on Sunday were able to tell us about the help they had received on Monday. Another person told us that he now has a flat to move into. Whilst not everyone’s news was positive our volunteers will always be there to listen, signpost and support.![]()
And, as always, on a Monday StreetVet, Plymouth, were on hand to provide care and support for people’s pets.
It has been a busy weekend for Plymouth Soup Run with over 100 people served both on Saturday and Sunday. Last night, Sunday, there was JUST enough food for everyone with absolutely nothing left at the end. ![]()
Charlie prepared 100+ portions of Gardeners Pie, which was very well received, and there were sandwiches, soup, crisps, cakes, biscuits, hard boiled eggs, and hot and cold drinks as well. The hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows was, once again, very popular.![]()
Huge thanks to EVERYONE who helped. .
The team from #methodistcentralhall and #StPeterandtheHolyApostles, Plymouth, had a busy night on Saturday with a long queue of people waiting at the first stop. A total of 104 people were served during the evening.![]()
As well as food, 3 sleeping bags were given out and referrals, on people newly #streethomeless, will be forwarded to Path Devon. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers for their help and support. ![]()
#TeamWork #communitysupport #MakeADifference
There was a steady stream of people arriving at #Shekinah this morning for breakfast, a shower and a chance to sit quietly and relax. Many thanks to all the volunteers who, not only did the cooking this morning, Saturday, but also started the preparations for the Sunday night Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
#TeamWork #communitysupport
On Friday the team from Plymouth Christian Centre served 55 people with 10 meals collected for family members. It was a quieter night with plenty of time to chat and listen to people. but as Thursday there was a high level of need. 4 sleeping bags were given out plus LOTS of toiletries. ![]()
The team collect food from FareShare South West and Devon & Cornwall Food Action - DCFA so there was a great variety of food with plenty for everyone. The kitchen team had prepared fresh vegetable soup and there was a choice of Vegetarian Lasagna, Steak Pie, Hunters Chicken Slices or Moroccan Pasties plus the usual sandwiches. A selection of hot and cold drinks was available plus the ever popular Pot Noodles. Many thanks to everyone at Plymouth Christian Centre for all their support and hard work.
On Thursday, another team crossed the Tamar to serve on Plymouth Soup Run, this time a team from Callington who were joined by #saltashtamarlions. It was another beautiful evening but with a high level of need. As well as food 6 sleeping bags were given out with lots of requests for underwear, socks and toiletries. ![]()
73 people were served, 6 extra bags with collected for family members and the surplus food was taken to George House BCHA. ![]()
Many thanks to #jeremygist and all the volunteers.
Without fail, every Wednesday evening, a team of volunteers from Mutley Baptist Church serve on Plymouth Soup Run, having sourced and prepared the food earlier. Last night was another beautiful, clear night with 87 people served. ![]()
Wednesday night is one of the main nights when clothes are available and, last night, lots of joggers, tee shirts and 2 coats were given out, as well as toiletries. ![]()
At the end of the evening the spare food was taken to George House, BCHA.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and all their volunteers for supporting the Soup Run every week.
On a beautiful Tuesday evening, huge thanks to Bidfood UK for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run. The team had a fantastic selection of food. The hot food was Macaroni Cheese served with or without slow cooked pulled beef. The snack bags were full of goodies and there was a choice of sandwiches, cans of soft drinks and water, plus hot drinks and soup. With plenty of food for the 80 people who came to the Run, extras were available at the last stop and for family members.![]()
The team were also joined by Tara from Livewell Southwest who had some vapes available. ![]()
Everyone served left with a smile on their face and there were lots of appreciative thanks. ![]()
Many thanks to Bidfood and to everyone who helped.
On a warm and at times, very misty Monday evening, the team from Hope Baptist Church and #babcocktu served 100 people. There was plenty of food for everyone including 2 huge bags of food from Tesco. As always on a Monday the chicken was very popular. ![]()
2 sleeping bags, a blanket and a day rider, to go to a hospital appointment, were also given out. A number of updates were sent to Path Devon.![]()
Every Monday StreetVet Plymouth are on hand to support with any animals in need of help. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone involved. Great #TeamWork #communitysupport
Many thanks to Nick, Jo and all the volunteers from #StPaulsChurchEfford for collecting, preparing and serving the food on Sunday evening. The team served 99 people, with a choice of pasta bake or vegetarian lasagna followed by mince pie and custard. As always there was a snack bag, homemade soup plus hot and cold drinks. ![]()
3 sleeping bags, pants, socks and toiletries were also given out and 1 day rider.![]()
Many thanks to Saint Paul’s who serve regularly on a Saturday evening, cover for the Sunday team when it’s their night off and step in at short notice if we are without a team. Amazing #communityservice, thank you.
With only 3 stops tonight because of the event on the Hoe the evening seemed quiet but in fact the team from the Lighthouse Community Centre CIC Liskeard served almost exactly the same number of people as Friday night, 68. There was plenty of food for everyone with a number of people having something extra. As well as food, toiletries and some items of clothing were available. 1 person, newly accommodated had some bedding and towels. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers who will not be home in Liskeard much before midnight.
On a damp, drizzly Friday evening a team of volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre were busy serving on the streets of Plymouth. ![]()
During the afternoon a team worked hard in the kitchen preparing the food to be served. On the menu - home-made tomato soup,  haddock chowder pasta, hunter chicken slices, cheese and onion rolls and 4 varieties of sandwiches. Hot and cold drinks were also available. ![]()
67 people were served. Two sleeping bags were given out & 2 day riders, so people who are #streethomeless with mobility issues, can access #Shekinah on Saturday morning. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers at Plymouth Christian Centre for their support every Friday night .
Thursday evening saw almost spot on catering from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Plymouth. The team prepared meals for 100 and served 91, so people at the last stop were able to have the few extras that were left. Toiletries were also available together with underwear and socks. Updates and queries were sent to Path Devon Rough Sleepers Team. Collaborative working is at the heart of all we do.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who prepared the food and who served on the Run tonight.
It was a damp and drizzly Wednesday night when the team from Mutley Baptist Church served on Plymouth Soup Run. As always there were lots of people waiting for food and, as it was a Wednesday night, many people were hoping to collect essential items of clothing as well. ![]()
88 meals were served & 3 sleeping bags were given out with referrals to the Rough Sleepers Team Path Devon. Lots of socks, 5 pairs of trousers, tee shirts, coats, underwear and toiletries were also given to people in need. ![]()
Many thanks to the all the volunteers from Mutley Baptist Church for collecting, preparing and serving the food every Wednesday evening
Many thanks to all the volunteers from St Matts Plymouth who served 100 meals on Tuesday evening. The sweet chilli and rice was very popular. ![]()
3 sleeping bags were given out to people who are #streethomeless. ![]()
Lots of toiletries, men’s socks, underwear and T-shirts were also given out plus 2 day riders for people with mobility issues / appointments. ![]()
Great to hear that 1 person received amazing support from Citizens Advice Plymouth following the information he received from the team on Monday. ![]()
Thanks to everyone who helps.![]()
#teamwork #communitysupport
92 people were served on Monday evening. ![]()
Volunteers from #SaltashMedicalCentre helped Viv & Jean prepare the food & as always on a Monday the hot chicken was very popular. ![]()
A team from #BabcockTU served on the bus, driven by Ben, who was able to provide advice on emergency fuel payments & housing issues.![]()
Simon & Richard, prayer pastors, were availlable to listen, chat and catch up on people’s news. ![]()
4 sleeping bags were given out as well as clothes & toiletries. ![]()
As always on a Monday #StreetVet were a welcome addition to the team.![]()
Many thanks to the 4 organisations that were involved on Monday night. Great #teamwork #communitysupport
Delicious and nutritious Chicken and Bacon soup was on the menu on Sunday. Thanks to #gavinhobbs for making the soup and FareShare South West for the ingredients. The team also served a selection of hot items, including vegetarian lasagna, sandwiches, fruit, snacks and hot and cold drinks. Hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows was VERY popular. ![]()
After a quieter week the number of people waiting for food on Saturday and Sunday was 100 +. ![]()
Yesterday, following a phone call from a health professional, an emergency food package was delivered to a person who was diabetic, housebound and with no food. A sad reminder both that life can be very hard for some people and that on a Sunday, Plymouth Soup Run is one of the only food providers operating. As always many thanks to ALL the team.
Saturday mornings at Shekinah are only possible because volunteers come down each week to open the drop-in Centre for people who are #streethomeless. Many of our volunteers come regularly including the team from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet who were with us this morning.![]()
Today, Joshua, who has been volunteering with us for 3 1/2 years, did his last morning with us for a while, as he is soon to be a Dad. So we have given him volunteering paternity leave! ![]()
And one of our regular cooks , Nicky, is shortly to become a granny again. Exciting times ahead for you both. We can’t wait to hear your news and see some photos.![]()
To all of our volunteers, huge thanks for everything you do we couldn’t do it without you .
