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It was an exceptionally busy Saturday evening for the team from Lighthouse Community Centre CIC who crossed the Tamar for the first time in 2026 to serve on Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
Including extra bags collected for family / friends, 93 people were served. Knowing how much food to prepare every night is a challenge but the team had just about the right amount. ![]()
Mutley Baptist Church was open again as part of project 58:7. 3 people were directed there from the first stop, one of whom was shivering from the cold. Another person, due to the complexity of their health, was collected by Path Devon and driven to the church. ![]()
One more person, at the final stop, was dropped off at the church to avoid arriving too late and disturbing people already sleeping. ![]()
As well as food, 3 day riders were given out for people who have forthcoming appointments. ![]()
Huge thanks to all the team on a busy night.![]()
Thanks also to the people who continue to send really helpful donations from our Amazon Wishlist. ![]()
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It was a very busy Saturday morning at #Shekinah with people waiting outside for us to open. #CharlieEde was in the kitchen working his magic with the help of Catherine who was volunteering with us for the first time. There were lots of compliments about the breakfast “ fantastic breakfast” “hits the spot” “a really nice breakfast” and “lovely toast,it was beautiful”. Today Charlie served a full English with hash browns, tomatoes and mushrooms. Sadly I have no photographic evidence of the breakfast as we were so busy! ![]()
During the morning we served 29 people, 9 people had a shower with some having clean items of clothing. ![]()
It was a happy, relaxed morning and, those people who wanted one, left with a packed lunch.![]()
Many thanks to ALL our volunteers who help on Saturday mornings. ![]()
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Great team work again on Friday with some volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre preparing the food for other volunteers to the take out and serve on Plymouth Soup Run. The main meal was a choice of sausage and cheese pasta bake or pasties. People were pleased to warm up their hands on the piping hot food containers!! ![]()
There were 3 varieties of sandwiches including turkey and cranberry, cheese or cheese and onion. ![]()
Currently, as is often the case, the team were joined at stop 1 by a staff member from Path Devon advising people who were #streethomeless of their options for the night. 2 new people went up to #mutleybaptistchurch to sleep and another person was placed by Plymouth City Council in a B. and B. ![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out. ![]()
A quieter night with 55 people served. ![]()
Thanks to EVERYONE who helped. ![]()
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With Storm Goretti in full force, blowing a gale and raining and the emergency government mobile alert sounding, Thursday nights Plymouth Soup Run team from #PlymouthMayflowerRotaryclub were on their way to the first stop. Given the awful weather there were a surprising number of people waiting for the team to arrive.![]()
5 sleeping bags and 2 roll mats were given out to people who were #streethomeless. ![]()
It was only possible to chat to people briefly as managing to stay standing whilst serving food and drinks was a real challenge!![]()
By the end of the evening 68 meals had been served including the extra bags. People were very appreciative that the team had gone out in spite of the weather. As we always say “we will be out every night whatever the weather”. ![]()
Huge thanks to the team for coming out tonight. ![]()
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Wednesday was a much milder evening, although damp. A Path Devon staff member was available for those who wanted to take up a place in 'sleep safely'/58:7 project - 1 person from the first stop went to the church, where some people were already safely indoors.![]()
It was a busy evening with 81 peopPlymouth Soup Runh Soup Run and another 9 bags collected for family / friends. ![]()
The Wednesday #mutleybaptistchurchtistChurch always have plenty of clothes for which people are very grateful.![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out, as well as some dog food. ![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church, not just for their support on the soup run every week but also for their participation in the church project providing a space for people to sleep 2 nights#communitysupporti#MakeADifferenceD#teamwork #TeamWork
On Tuesday night a wonderful selection of food was prepared by the kitchen team from #stmattsplymouth. Vegetable soup was on the menu with a choice of 3 hot meals : beef pies, with vegetables and potatoes, cheesy pasta or baked potatoes and cheese. For desert there was yogurt or poached pears and instant whip. All of this plus sandwiches, hard boiled eggs, fruit, a selection of savoury snacks and hot drinks. Many thanks to FareShare South West, Sally for the eggs and Mayflower Medical who together provided most of the food. ![]()
It was a quieter night so people at the last stop were able to have extra, with the remaining food taken to George House BCHA and back to the church for the people who were sleeping there overnight. Not only were St Matts on Plymouth Soup Run but their church, as part of project 58:7 was open for people to sleep there overnight. Whilst most people, who were #streethomeless were already at the church, 1 person was signposted there during the evening. ![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team and to Simone from HIPP, the Health Inclusion Plymouth Partnership, who joined the team providing advice, information and a listening ear. ![]()
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Everyone was very grateful and despite an extremely cold night 81 were served by the #hopebaptistchurch team with 10 extra bags collected for friends and families. ![]()
Lorraine led in the Kitchen with Jess, Tony and the team from #ridgeandpartners. It was good to welcome back our DofE student Ella.![]()
Richard led the 'individuals' team on the bus. Alex and Gabby our Prayer Pastors were keen to lend a listening ear and catch-up with those who wanted to chat.![]()
StreetVets were a welcome addition, as always, tending to 4 legged friends.![]()
Thanks to Sue Potts for another stash of beautifully knitted hats.![]()
Huge thanks, as always to all those who make Monday nights happen! In particular a big thank you to Kath and John who have sorted the clothes and sleeping bags for the past 3 years, as they step down.![]()
Once again, the team were joined by sPath DevonPath Devon ensuring that everyone who wanted to, was able to access the church provision o#teamwork #communitysupporti#helpingothersp#MakeADifferencedifference
Huge thanks to STORM running who provided the majority of volunteers for the Sunday night Plymouth Soup Run. It was a very cold, busy night with 100 people served during the evening and 15 bags collected for family / friends unable to get to the Run. ![]()
There were 2 varieties of soup : chunky spiced lentil or chicken and vegetable, plus a selection of savoury slices, ham and cheese sandwiches, fruit, individual desserts, hot drinks and lots of snacks. At the end of the evening the remaining food was taken to the church that was open, providing overnight accommodation.![]()
2 sleeping bags, a blanket and toiletries were also given out. ![]()
Huge thanks to all the storm volunteers and to Charlie, Jenny, Steve and Darren, our regular volunteers, who also helped throughout the evening.![]()
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It was a bitterly cold night on Saturday, with lots of warm clothing, gloves, hats and coats given out and 1 Sleeping bag. ![]()
The steak pies were well received, thanks FareShare South West. There was also plenty of hot soup and drinks, which was much appreciated. ![]()
81 people were served with 5 extras collected for family members.![]()
A member of Path Devon staff was at all stops arranging overnight accommodation and advising of warm spaces that are open, while it is SO cold. ![]()
Great #teamwork between Plymouth Soup Run and Path.![]()
Huge thanks to Nick, Jo and all the volunteers at #stpaulschurchefford and Path staff.
It was bitterly cold and icy underfoot when we opened Shekinah this morning. 21 clients were very happy to come indoors, have a cooked breakfast, and rest. Several others were supported at the door. Those who wished to had showers and clean clothes. Podiatrists Jo and Don, volunteers from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet treated seven people, some with relatively serious footcare issues and all benefiting from having compassionate and professional attention to their feet. The kitchen team hit the ground running, serving 40% of the clients in the first few minutes and then a steady stream arriving over the morning session. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed, so some really good conversations were had. And we were able to pass on information about arrangements for people to be indoors from late afternoon and overnight. Thanks to everyone for their inputs including the floor team who swerved the photo op!
Once again on Friday the team of cooks at #plymouthchristiancentre were busy in the kitchen preparing the food for Plymouth Soup Run. On the menu - meat pies with roasted vegetables, vegetarian lasagna, tomato and lentil soup and a wide selection of cheese or bacon sandwiches. It was a cold evening with 60 people served plus 8 extra meals collected for family members. ![]()
4 sleeping bags were given out together with warm clothing.![]()
Path Devon staff were available to advise on overnight accommodation options. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers at Plymouth Christian Centre for preparing the food and serving every Friday evening .![]()
Thanks also to FareShare South West for their very generous supply of food, including extra milk which was much appreciated. ![]()
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In contrast to New Years Eve which was a quieter night, Plymouth Soup Run had a busy start to 2026, serving 80 people across the 4 stops, with a further 8 meals collected for family members. The #lionsclubofplymouthcio catered for 80 people with extra pasties and Pot Noodles available, so there was just enough food for everyone, including delicious homemade chicken and vegetable soup. ![]()
2 sleeping bags, a blanket, a roll mat, a camping light and gloves were also given out.![]()
Many thanks to all the team for serving on Plymouth Soup Run every 5 weeks. ![]()
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With fireworks going off in the background, the team from #MutleyBaptistChurch went out on the last Plymouth Soup Run of 2025. It was a quieter evening with 58 people served during the evening and a further 6 bags collected for family / friends. ![]()
There was some food left at the end of the evening and this was taken to George House BCHA.![]()
A staff member from Path Devon joined the Run directing people to #StPeterandtheHolyApostles , the church that was open overnight so people who were #streethomeless could go inside out of the cold. ![]()
Lots of socks, scarves, and gloves were given out plus some men’s coats and toiletries.![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers at Mutley Baptist Church who serve every Wednesday night and to ALL the Plymouth Soup Run volunteers who, together, ensured that the Soup Run run operated every night of 2025 as it will in 2026. ![]()
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The support we have received from individuals, businesses, work groups, families and churches in 2025 has been phenomenal.![]()
This week more donations have been received from CARITAS, Diocese of Plymouth, who have continued to support Plymouth Soup Run throughout 2025! And from the Urgent Care Nurse Service at Mount Gould Hospital. ![]()
Many thanks to you ALL. Every item received will be distributed to the people we serve nightly on the streets of Plymouth. ![]()
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It’s not often the open top bus arrives in the winter, to distribute food on Plymouth Soup Run but it did on Tuesday, thanks to Plymouth Citybus who organised and served on the run. It was the busiest night there has been for awhile with 67 people served at the first stop alone. By the end of the evening 103 meals had been served. A blanket and sleeping bag were given out plus some joggers, gloves, scarves and hats. ![]()
It is always good to catch up with people and hear their news. Last night we had updates on people’s health, a dog we see regularly who had just had an operation and how people are feeling about the forthcoming new year. ![]()
Many thanks to Plymouth City Bus for their support in 2025. We are delighted that they will continue to serve in 2026.![]()
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It was a calm, quiet night for Hope Baptist Church’s' last run of the year' with 67 people served and lots of extra bags collected for family / friends. Many were very grateful for the piping hot soup and 'posh' deluxe hot chocolate and shortcake 🥰😋.![]()
Copious amounts of mince pies were also available with thanks to #SteveBody. ![]()
3 sleeping bags were given out.![]()
In the kitchen Viv led the Dockyard Team assisted by Sammy and Jean. A fond farewell was bade to Jean thanking her for 3 years of kitchen 'buddying'.![]()
Team Shaugh Prior were out on the bus, along with Will, Prayer Pastor Simon and driver Bronia. ![]()
Thank you everyone, as always! We couldn't do Monday nights without all our teams and coordinators!![]()
Also a huge THANK YOU to all our teams and supporters at Hope Baptist Church who donated to our special Advent collection this year. We really appreciate your support.![]()
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There are so many people to thank for their help in serving 79 people on Plymouth Soup Run on Sunday evening, with another 7 meals collected for family members.![]()
First and foremost, thanks to the team from Saint Paul’s Church Efford who coordinated the evening and served on the run.![]()
On the menu was jacket potatoes with cheese, vegetarian curry, kindly provided with thanks to Anjali and Uday, sandwiches, snacks and hot and cold drinks. The team were also able to distribute ambient food, sweets, chocolates, and biscuits which had been received via the reverse advent calendar donations.![]()
While at the first stop, 2 people arrived with packaged sandwiches from one of the shops in town. So there was certainly no shortage of food for everyone. ![]()
As well as food there was a high demand for coats, hats, gloves, and socks. ![]()
And thanks to Beryl and Betty there were also toiletries for everyone.![]()
Many thanks to everyone for their support last night. Great #teamwork.![]()
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Saturday was the last Plymouth Soup Run of 2025 for the team of volunteers from #PlymstockUnitedChurch. It was a quiet, calm and chilly evening with 56 people waiting for food with another 8 bags collected for family / friends. There was plenty of food for everyone with clothes, toiletries, and some ambient food also available. ![]()
Mutley Baptist Church was again open overnight and one person, who hadn’t previously used the provision, was so relieved to hear they could sleep inside in the warm. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered last night, whether out on the Run or at the church. #helpingothers #MakeADifference
There was a queue of people waiting in the cold, outside #Shekinah on Saturday morning. Plymouth Soup Run volunteers serve a full English breakfast every Saturday and today, as added extras, there were mushrooms, hash browns, white and black pudding, thanks to #charlieede. Trish and Charlie then went for a Saturday morning record and served 13 breakfast in 15 minutes! ![]()
17 people were served during the morning. Most people left with a packed lunch while some were too full after their breakfast!![]()
Many thanks to the regular Saturday morning volunteers for all their help in 2025. #communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
The team from #plymouthchristiancentre prepared a good supply of food on Boxing Day, including mushroom soup, a selection of pies with roasted veg and gravy, turkey and cranberry sandwiches, plus ham and cheese sandwiches. There were also lots of extras, including marshmallows and cashew nuts. ![]()
A total of 52 meals were served, but the team adopted a generous approach when they realised numbers weren’t going to be high…and everyone had just as much as they wanted.![]()
Warm clothes were in demand, and woolly hats, scarves and plenty of socks were distributed to those who asked. A few coats were also given out.![]()
A big thank you to the people who donated turkeys and winter clothes. The sandwiches (turkey & cranberry) were delicious. The remaining food was delivered to George House BCHA. ![]()
Thanks to ALL the volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre for cooking, organising and serving on Boxing Day. ![]()
Project 58:7 was in operation with #MutleyBaptistChurch open for people with no accommodation and people were advised to go there overnight. 2 people were also at The Salvation Army Devonport Life House Plymouth.![]()
Many thanks to Path Devon, Transforming Plymouth Together and all the churches for providing shelter during the long, cold winter nights. ![]()
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