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Not surprisingly, given the dreadful weather on Friday night, 22 people and 2 dogs, joined us at #Shekinah this morning for hot drinks, cereal and a cooked breakfast. 8 people had a shower with most people needing some clean, dry items of clothing. A phone call was made to Plymouth Out of Hours to check on a person’s housing options and lots of people charged their phones. Everyone who wanted one, left with a packed lunch. ![]()
It is always good to catch up with people so we know how they are. ![]()
Many thanks to all the Plymouth Soup Run volunteers who help on a Saturday morning. We couldn'’t run the Saturday session without you. #communitysupport #MakeADifference
The weather this week has not been without its challenges! Wednesday, very cold, Thursday, wet and windy and last night, Friday, wet and windy plus thunder and lightning!! Not surprisingly Friday was quieter for the team from Plymouth Christian Centre with 50 people served plus lots of extras collected for family / friends. ![]()
As always on a Friday thanks to #faresharesouthwest there was a good selection of food including steak pies or mushroom pies with roasted vegetables, hot dogs, fresh vegetable soup, cupcakes, chocolate snacks, grapes and satsumas. 5 sleeping bags, a blanket and 3 day riders were given out. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helps both collecting and preparing the food and serving on Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
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It has been a busy Friday for #OwenWilliams. His first job was to pick up the beautiful knitted hats and toiletries from Sue Potts followed by a trip to the #FareShareSouthWest warehouse. Once there, together with Jack, Lee and Bill, Owen helped to collect the food for the weekend and load it into the car before taking it to Shekinah where he helped to unload it. Once the food was put away Owen delivered some towels to Kerry who called him “her hero”. ![]()
Later in the day ( yes he did have lunch and a cake) Owen enjoyed opening the Amazon parcel which contained jodgging bottoms from Joy Newnham. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone for their help and donations. Amazing team work to ensure the people we serve every night are well looked after. ![]()
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And “the rain came pouring down!” not to mention the gusty wind!! But still there were people waiting for food with a team of volunteers out on Plymouth Soup Run ready to serve them. ![]()
On Thursday it was the turn of volunteers from #PlymouthMayflowerRotaryClub to organise and serve on the Run. 60 people were served during the evening with lots of extra bags collected for family / friends who were unable to brave the weather. 2 sleeping bags and some clothes were also given out. ![]()
People who are currently sleeping in their tents were worried whether their tents would stay up overnight and the team were asked for tent pegs and safety pins. Sadly, none of which we had. Our thoughts are with everyone who was sleeping out last night. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team. ![]()
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One of the main talking points on Wednesday was how much colder it is now. So not surprisingly, there were lots of requests for coats, hats, gloves and socks. 4 sleeping bags were also given out and the warm soup and coffee were much in demand. 85 people were served including some people who are newly homeless. They were advised to go to #Shekinah in the morning. ![]()
Many thanks, as always, on a Wednesday, to the team from #mutleybaptistchurch.![]()
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Once again we have received some really useful donations via our Amazon wish list. 6 sleeping bags, a tray of Pot Noodles and 12 cartons of fruit salad in juice have arrived and will be given to the people we serve when out on Plymouth Soup Run. Many thanks to Taran, Jan Pirret and everyone who has donated. Your support is very much appreciated.![]()
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On Tuesday thanks to the team from #stmatts and #faresharesouthwest there was a great selection of food on the menu. People could choose between pasta bake, fish fingers, beans and chips or pizza with jacket potatoes. The sandwiches were ham or cheese and there was also, very seasonal, pumpkin soup. All of this was available plus lots of fruit and other goodies from #faresharesouthwest. As well as food, 2 sleeping bags, a blanket, lots of clothes, some toiletries and dog food for 3 dogs were also given out.![]()
69 people were served with the remaining sandwiches taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Many thanks to everyone involved. ![]()
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On Monday Viv welcomed the PREP team from #Babcock and #Kaefer along with Steff and Jean, her Kitchen Buddies.![]()
An 'individuals' team was on the bus with Mary driving and leading the band of 'Merry Men'. Alex and Richard, the Prayer Pastors, were much in demand with their listening ears.![]()
80 served on the evening that was not without its 'ups and downs' and tricky moments.![]()
"Plenty of lovely food and soup given out with lots of time for chats with everybody grateful”.![]()
As always on a Monday the volunteers from StreetVet joined the Run checking that all the animals were well and had what they needed. Many thanks to ALL who helped. ![]()
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Over the weekend 171 meals have been served by Plymouth Soup Run teams. On Saturday thanks go to #plymouthmethodistcentralhall together with #stpeterandtheholyapostles and on Sunday our thanks go to #stpaulschurchefford. As well as food, 8 sleeping bags were given out together with warm clothes and toiletries. On Sunday, pie, mash and beans were on the menu with sticky toffee pudding or yogurt for desert.![]()
Tins donated by Lipson Vale Primary School, Emmanuel Church and Green Acres Care Home were also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped in whatever way.![]()
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Seventeen people who are currently rough sleeping came to Shekinah this morning. It was a calm and peaceful session. All had a cooked breakfast, some then choosing to rest quietly, and some having a shower or enjoying chatting to other clients and volunteers. The hardships of rough sleeping were clearly taking their toll on the health of a number of people. One was recently discharged from hospital. Two had wounds dressed, and another was encouraged to go to the Cumberland Centre for attention. A medical student working on a project on health advocacy for people experiencing homelessness had positive interactions with clients and volunteers, exploring the challenges that rough sleeping brings and the services that are available in response. A big thank-you to the kitchen team and to all who helped make the session a success.
A Friday night can only mean 1 thing, a team from Plymouth Christian Centre will be out on Plymouth Soup Run. Last night was no exception. The team served 61 people with 5 extra bags collected for family members. Several clothing items (hats, jumpers) were also given out plus some toiletries. With stops being slightly quieter there was time for some good conversations. ![]()
Many thanks to both the kitchen team, who worked hard in the afternoon preparing the food and to the volunteers who served on the Run. ![]()
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The #LionsClubofPlymouth organised and served on Plymouth Soup Run on Thursday evening. It was a much colder night so the sausage and bean soup was much appreciated, along with hot drinks, pasties and sandwiches. The team had plenty of sleeping bags and clothes, which were much in demand, particularly from people who are currently #streethomeless and trying to keep warm during the night. A quieter evening with 69 people at the ‘Run’ and 8 bags collected for family / friends. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team. ![]()
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Once again, a huge thank you to all the staff, children, parents and carers at #ugboroughprimaryschool for their amazing donations to Plymouth Soup Run. Their Harvest Celebration was a joyous occasion focusing both on saying thank you and also on the importance of sharing with others less fortunate than ourselves. ![]()
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It was a calm, quiet evening on Wednesday with most people in good spirits, despite the threat of rain.![]()
Although it did not feel very busy, the team from Mutley Baptist Church still gave out 90 meals, with several people turning up to the stops at the very last minute.![]()
2 Sleeping Bags were given out plus a few clothes ( tops, socks and a couple of coats.)![]()
A generous donation from Tesco supplemented the sandwiches.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and ALL their volunteers for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run EVERY Wednesday. ![]()
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On Tuesday Obedair organised and served on Plymouth Soup Run. It was a peaceful evening with 84 people served with another 8 bags collected for family or friends. At the last stop the remaining food was shared out and some pasties were taken to George House BCHA. ![]()
The team were joined by Tara Livewell Southwest who had disposable vapes to share with people who use them. These were very much appreciated.![]()
A few people were very low, needing some additional support and Tara, together with Hilary, provided a listening ear. ![]()
Huge thanks to Obedair and their team of volunteers for continuing to support Plymouth Soup Run for over 5 years. ![]()
Thanks also to #charlieede for opening up and helping in the kitchen. ![]()
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It was a calm, peaceful but busy evening Monday for the Hope Baptist team who served 89 people plus 12 extra bags for family members.![]()
Bev led the PREP team #vivo along with Sandi and Andy. Chicken, pasties or hot potatoes were on the menu as well as the normal sandwich bags and delicious freshly made soup.![]()
A team from the Round Table were driven by Richard. Lots of folks wanted to chat to Ali and Bronia our Prayer Pastors. Donna on a placement with the Complex Needs Team was a welcome pair of helping hands.![]()
Socks, gloves, a couple of blankets, 3 sleeping bags, 2 camping lights, a day rider and a SIM card were also given out.![]()
Always a privilege to have as part of the provision on Monday nights, StreetVet, Martin and Kathryn. ![]()
Many thanks to all who helped,![]()
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Huge thanks to Mark Tregaskis for this wonderful donation of shower gel that arrived today. It will be very much appreciated by the people we serve each night. Thank you. 🙏🙏🙏![]()
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There are lots of people to thank for their help and support on Sunday. Sarah Harbourside Fish and Chips supplied sausage and chips and fish and chips which went down exceptionally well. We even had ketchup, salt, vinegar and mayonnaise to go with them and #faresharesouthwest supplied lots of fruit and the soup. The regular Sunday team were joined by members of STORM running who are now helping every week. ![]()
Once again we were joined by Sophie and Justine from the vaccination team who were very busy during the evening giving a total of 24 vaccinations. ![]()
It was a quieter evening with 78 people served and 9 meals collected for family and friends. The extra food was taken to George House BCHA where it was very well received. ![]()
As well as food, 3 sleeping bags, 1 day rider and some items for people newly accommodated were distributed. ![]()
HUGE thanks to everyone who helped. ![]()
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For the second time in 3 days a team crossed the Tamar to serve on Plymouth Soup Run, this time from #lighthousecommunitycentrecic . Once again there was a steady stream of people at all 4 stops with 77 people served on the Run and 8 bags collected for family / friends. At the final stop there was some food left for people who wanted a little more. During the evening it was great to catch up with 2 people, we originally met when they were #streethomeless, who are now settling into their homes. Thanks to the support they received from a number of services in the city, including Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
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Many thanks to everyone who continues to support Plymouth Soup Run and by doing so helps the people we serve every night. On Saturday we received a donation of grocery items from St Peter’s Church Noss Mayo and hats and a sleeping bag from Pat, who although now housebound herself, follows Plymouth Soup Run on our facebook page. On behalf of everyone we serve thank you ALL very much. ![]()
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