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88 people were very happy on Saturday evening when they realised sausage and chips were on the menu - plus a snack bag, sandwiches, soup, water and a hot drink. 14 portions were also collected for family members including seven children. Many thanks to the team from Plymouth Methodist Central Hall and St Peter & the Holy Apostles, Plymouth
This Saturday morning was the busiest to date with 35 people seen, 22 of them arriving in the first 50 mins. Sadly this reflects the high number of people who are currently #streethomeless. Showers, clean clothes and plenty of food all available. Special thanks to Gavin, the cook who fed everyone, and Jo from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet and University of Plymouth who treated seven people in serious need of footcare.
On Friday, a number of people stayed to talk about their day and how they were feeling. Plymouth Soup Run is about so much more than food. People who are #streethomeless were reminded we shall be Shekinah on Saturday morning. Thanks to the team from Plymouth Christian Centre, who served 75 people.
It is a sign of the times that, on Thursday, serving 85 people, was seen as a quieter night!! The team from Plymouth Mayflower Rotary Club catered for 100, so the surplus food was dropped off at George House BCHA. Items requested earlier in the week were delivered. Thanks to the team.
Tanya Trevena from #Caritas, Plymouth kindly delivered this amazing donation of food to Mutley Baptist Church for the church's Plymouth Soup Run team. Many thanks are due to Father Appollos’ congregations at St Paul’s in St Budeaux, Christ the Redeemer in Keyham Barton, and Holy Family, Beacon Park, for their generosity.
Every Wednesday, a team of volunteers from Mutley Baptist Church source, prepare and serve the food on Plymouth Soup Run. Last night, the team served 88 people plus10 extra bags of food collected for friends and family not able to get to the run. Three referrals were made to Path Devon, and lots of clothes were given out. Thanks to the team and to Tesco Mutley Plain and Tavistock for their donations.
Many, many thanks to Jemma, Father Victor and the congregation at Our Lady of Lourdes church, Plympton (Diocese of Plymouth) for their generous donation of food for Plymouth Soup Run. Karen from Mutley Baptist Church was delighted to collect the donation and talk about the work of Plymouth Soup Run.
Once again, many thanks to Plymouth Citybus who organised and served on Plymouth Soup Run on Tuesday. People really enjoy seeing the bus arrive and chatting to the staff they recognise. The team served 91 people including a few extras for family/friends not able to get to the run, with plenty of food for all. #teamwork
Many thanks to all who helped Bank Holiday Monday evening: Viv who led the Hope Baptist Church kitchen volunteers (Mary, Russ, Liz and Jean) preparing soup, hot dogs and angel delight, and the run team (Richard, Roy, Darren, Charlie and Will, with Prayer Pastors Carl and Bronia). Grateful thanks to StreetVet and Hilary for sourcing extra food when supplies ran low. All 129 people arriving for food were eventually served, some waiting patiently while extra sandwiches were made.
Sunday was VERY busy with 132 people served, plus a few extra meals for family/friends not able to come to the run. Fortunately, we had lots of food. Lyndsey made a chicken, bacon and broccoli pasta bake with a veggie option, and there were sandwiches, fruit, crisps, biscuits plus lots of extras. Many thanks to the team.
On Saturday evening, another team from Cornwall, this time from Liskeard Lighthouse Community Centre CIC, came to Plymouth to serve on Plymouth Soup Run. There was a steady flow of people during the run, with 85 being served. Everyone was reminded that the Soup Run will operate every night over the Bank Holiday weekend.
A steady flow of people: 22 arrived Shekinah on Saturday morning - some of them very wet. Lots of people were pleased to have a shower and change into dry clothes. On the menu full English plus bubble and squeak, thanks to #charlieede and kefir thanks to FareShare South West - they were were much enjoyed with many people adding kefir to their lunch bag.
No two nights are ever the same on Plymouth Soup Run. On Friday, whilst serving food, the team from Plymouth Christian Centre were alerted to a suspected overdose. #naloxone was administered and an ambulance called. Fortunately the person was OK. Thanks to all. 74 people were served.
It was a dry, busy Thursday night for the Callington Community team who crossed the Tamar and served 87 people on the streets of Plymouth. With plenty of food for all, the surplus was taken to George House. Two sleeping bags, toiletries, socks, underwear, dog and cat food also given out. Thanks to all on the team, and also to the volunteers from St Matts Plymouth who served 90 meals on Tuesday and those from Mutley Baptist Church who served 95 meals on Wednesday.
A wet night for the Hope Baptist Church Team! Vicky and Jean led the 'all chaps' team in the kitchen for prep. Ben Plymouth Round Tableound Table team along with Richard. Thanks also to EPath DevonPaTrevi Womenrevi StreetVet StreetVet for their valuable support. 86 people served. Many thanks#teamwork #teamwork at its best!
Thanks to FareShare South West, we had plenty of food for the 127 people served on Sunday night. The soup, bread, fruit, pasties and other savouries all came from our allocation. A calm evening with lots of people stopping to chat to the team and to each other. Two sleeping bags and toiletries were also given out.
The team are currently out on Sunday night�Plymouth Soup Runp Run. We prepared food for 125 people and, at the point when the picture was taken, there was just hot drinks and soup to finish to accompany the hot pies and pasties, sandwiches, snacks and fruit. Many thanks to all the team.
On Saturday night, 84 people were served by the team from St Paul’s Church, Efford, with plenty of food for everyone including delicious homemade soup. There were lots of requests for clothes and toiletries. Four sleeping bags and two blankets were given out. A couple of people needed extra help and advice
18 people came to Shekinah on Saturday. Six were seen by the volunteer podiatrists from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet. Two housing referrals were completed, with two others to be followed up on Monday by Path Devon. People who are #streethomeless enjoy the calm, quiet, supportive environment. Thanks to all who contibuted to a successful morning session
A few years ago, Plymouth Soup Run thought that serving 30 was a quiet night. Now serving 77, as last night, seems quiet! Many thanks to all the volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre who go out every Friday night offering people food and a chance to chat.
