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Saturday was another quieter night with plenty of food for everybody. The volunteers from Methodist Central Hall, together with St Peter and The Holy Apostles, had prepared food for over 100 people but with only 80 people seen during the evening plus some extra meals collected for friends or family, there were lots of seconds available at the last two stops. ![]()
Two sleeping bags and five blankets were given out as well as some warm hats.![]()
Many thanks to everybody who helped either preparing the food or serving during the evening .![]()
Last Thursday, St Peter and The Holy Apostles opened their doors during the very cold weather for people to sleep there overnight. From December 1st onwards their doors will open overnight once a week as part of project 58: 7. being organised by. Path Devon and #transformingplymouthtogether. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone for #helpingothers![]()
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The importance of Plymouth Soup Run volunteers opening #Shekinah was illustrated by remarks from 2 people who came down for their breakfast this morning. “You do loads for us you do, I appreciate it and “ We wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for all of you”. ![]()
18 people were served during the morning and, testament to a breakfast enjoyed, is shown by the before and after photos below. The team were joined by Freya from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet who treated 3 clients. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who has donated during the week. 4 of the sleeping bags and the rucksack were given out today plus lots of socks and clothes. ![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helps in what ever way, by donating, preparing food, washing up, taking out the rubbish and giving up their time to serve. You really do #MakeADifference![]()
#teamwork #helpingothers
Friday was a quieter night ( but still very chilly) for the volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre. The team had a wonderful selection of food that had been prepared by their cooks earlier in the day. On the menu was chicken curry, sausage roll and beans, pumpkin soup, snacks, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. 76 people were served during the evening with another 12 meals collected for family members / friends. ![]()
As everyday this week, there were LOTS of requests for gloves, which we have now run out of so will need to purchase more. Warm socks were also in demand. ![]()
Many thanks to the anonymous donor who sent us 3 packs of socks. ![]()
Anyone who is #streethomeless was reminded that Plymouth Soup Run volunteers will open #Shekinah at 9a.m. on Saturday.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped on Friday, whether collecting and cooking the food or serving Plymouth Soup Run. Great #teamwork. #communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
Thursday was another very cold, busy night, with people who are #streethomeless checking if they had accommodation for the night Path Devon or asking for sleeping bags and blankets, if they had decided to stay in their tents. ![]()
The team, from Callington, came prepared with lots of food, piping hot soup and drinks, together with sleeping bags, roll mats and blankets. 96 meals were served during the evening and 5 sleeping bags, roll mats and blankets were also given out. ![]()
Whilst some people wanted to chat about their situation many left quickly as the temperature dropped. ![]()
Many thanks to the volunteers from the Callington Soup Run team who cross the Tamar every 5 weeks to serve on the streets of Plymouth. Thanks also to all the organisations who have opened their doors this week providing accommodation for people who are #streethomeless, in this very cold weather. ![]()
#communitysupport #teamwork #MakeADifference #helpingothers
Wednesday was an exceptionally busy night for the team from #mutleybaptistchurch who were swamped at the first stop with sheer numbers, 82 people, with a number needing additional support. ![]()
Because of the weather a lot of people were waiting to talk to a member of the Rough Sleeper Team Path Devon so they could access emergency shelter for the night.![]()
Due to the number of people at stop 1, together with the level of need, the team left the stop slightly later than usual. ![]()
All the prepared food was given out during the evening together with lots of coats, hats, scarfs, gloves and a lot of toiletries.![]()
4 sleeping bags were also given out. ![]()
Huge thanks to ALL the team on a VERY busy night when 120 meals were served. ![]()
#teamwork #MakeADifference #communitysupport
Tomorrow, Thursday 20th November, why not pop along to Methodist Central Hall for a morning of health, supprt and —— FREE food and drinks.
As always when #citybus organise Plymouth Soup Run everyone is pleased to see the Chatter bus arrive. It was a very cold, busy evening with 113 people served on the night plus a further 11 bags collected for family members. ![]()
The remaining food was distributed at the last stop.![]()
2 sleeping bags were also given out together with some warm clothes.![]()
Because of the drop in temperature, emergency accommodation was being arranged by Path Devon.![]()
Many thanks to #citybus and everyone who helped last night. ![]()
#communitysupport #teamwork #helpingothers #MakeADifference
Monday, co ordinated by #hopebabtistchurch, was a pleasant but busy evening! ![]()
After a slow start 76 people were served at the first stop alone! With 112 served in total (Inc those for friends/family).![]()
Fresh vegetable soup, pasties, chicken or baked potatoes were on the menu. Along with the usual 'sandwich bags'. All prepared by Bev and her kitchen#wilsonpartnersonPartners.![]()
Many clients commented on the change of temperature but everyone was glad it stayed dry. Gloves were in high demand.![]()
4 sleeping bags were given out and one blanket.![]()
Lots of good conversations were had, generally catching up and life events.![]()
Mary drove the #StPaulsPrimarySchoolmarySchool. Grateful thanks to all our volunteers but especially to Joe and Michael who stepped in last minute.![]()
Thanks also to Leo, Tolu, StreetVet S#MakeADifferenceD#teamwork #communitysupporti#helpingotherspingothers
It has been a very busy weekend for Plymouth Soup Run volunteers with over 100 meals served both on Saturday and Sunday.![]()
On Sunday, the regular volunteers were joined by a team from #manheimcarauctions who helped to prepare the food and then serve on the Run. Anticipating high numbers the team prepared for 120, so there was plenty of food for everyone with 105 people served at the stops, 76 at stop 1 alone! Another 10 bags were collected for family members. ![]()
Donations have continued to arrive for which we are so grateful and many of the extra items were taken out last night, including toiletries, hats, scarves, socks, and gloves. We were also able to put some extra chocolate treats in the snack bags.![]()
Many thanks to everybody who volunteered last night and who brought down donations on Sunday - Jo who dropped off 2 amazing boxes full of goodies, customers from #thecuttingcorner and Kath who brought down some rolls which were served with the soup and bags of chocolate treats. ![]()
The support we are receiving in the buildup to Christmas is just wonderful. Thank you all so much.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
On Saturday, a team from Lighthouse Community Centre CIC crossed the Tamar to serve on Plymouth soup run on an exceptionally busy Saturday night. The team served over 100 people with just enough food for everyone although the soup did run out, which is most unusual. 3 day riders were given out to people with appointments and 2 or more sleeping bags were also given out. It was so busy at the first stop it was hard to keep up with everybody.![]()
As always a number of people needed to chat, explain things and ask for advice. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team and to the anonymous donors who have purchased sleeping bags and joggers from our Amazon wish list. The word ‘thank you ‘ no longer seems sufficient to thank everybody for their amazing generosity.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
It was a slightly quieter Saturday morning at #Shekinah with 20 people served during the morning. There was plenty of food for everyone with a packed lunch for people when they left. ![]()
Huge thanks to Dianne and Mike Laity who came down during the morning with their amazing Christmas Donations. ![]()
Thanks also to Anthony Smith who dropped his donations off earlier in the week. ![]()
The support Plymouth Soup Run receive is wonderful and will make such a difference to the people we serve. Thank you all. ![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers
Once again the team of cooks at #PlymouthChristianCentre were busy in the kitchen on Friday afternoon. The team prepared pasta bake (meat & veggie options), cheese & onion sandwiches, and cream of vegetable soup to be served on Plymouth Soup Run. All this together with plenty of chocolate snacks, crisps and hot drinks. ![]()
The volunteers out on the Run had a busy night, serving 82 people including a family who had just been placed in a B and B. Plymouth Soup Run are often the only source of food for people in the evening and over the weekend, when many other services are closed. ![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out. ![]()
Many thanks to P.C.C. and all their volunteers for organising and serving on the Soup Run EVERY Friday. ![]()
 #communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
Some more infomation on our blanket donation from Equafleece:![]()
Equafleece Ltd, a Devon based dog garment company, is using its manufacturing resources to help people experiencing homelessness in Plymouth. This week, the company made its first delivery of Polartec cozy fleece blankets to Plymouth Soup Run, a community and faith driven service providing daily free food and hot drinks to homeless, hungry and vulnerable people. Equafleece Ltd has donated excess Polartec fleece, whilst its skilled machinists are volunteering their time to make warm blankets for people sleeping rough and for the network of shelters and related services across the city. The photo shows some of the 17 Equafleece machinists who have donated their time to manufacture the blankets. We send a big thank you on behalf of our grateful clients.
On Thursday a team of volunteers from #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints collected, and prepared the food before going out to serve on the Run. ![]()
It was another very damp, busy night with 96 meals served during the evening, including some bags of food collected for family members. The tuna sandwiches were very popular. ![]()
There are requests for sleeping bags almost every night.![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out on Thursday with a total of 79 given out in October, when Plymouth Soup Run teams served 2,652 meals. ![]()
Huge thanks to everyone who helps by collecting and donating food, serving on the Run and gifting items from our Amazon Wish List. Yesterday we received 36 pairs of boxers from an anonymous donor. Great #communitysupport.![]()
#teamwork #MakeADifference #helpingothers.
Today, Plymouth Soup Run volunteers participated in the first Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Open Day organised by Shekinah. This gave us the opportunity to raise awarenes of the hardships experienced by people who are impacted by homelessness and other forms of deprivation, explain the help that we offer, and celebrate the support that we receive from different sectors of the community. By happy coincidence, we have just taken delivery of a consignment of beautiful warm and water-repellent blankets kindly donated by Equafleece - as seen in the foreground of the picture here. Our sincere thanks go to the company for providing the basic materials and to the machinists who generously gave their time to produce the blankets. We look forward to giving out the blankets to our clients over the coming days. #MakingADifference #CommunitySpirit
It was a busy, damp evening for the team of volunteers from #mutleybaptistchurch. 92 people were served with another 10 bags collected for family / friends unable to come to the Run. ![]()
As well as food the team gave out 2 sleeping bags, with referrals to Path Devon.![]()
6 male trousers/joggers, 4 hoodies, 5 pairs of socks, underwear, 2 blankets and some toiletries were also given out. ![]()
Rafael dropped off some additional bread and pastries from Tesco. With the remaining bread taken to George House, BCHA.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and their team of volunteers for serving on the streets of Plymouth EVERY Wednesday evening. ![]()
#MakeADifference #teamwork #communitysupport #helpingothers
Everyone was thankful the heavy rain had stopped by the time the team from #StMattsPlymouth, together with their business partners, went out on Plymouth Soup Run. Another busy evening with 80 plus people served. Thanks to the kitchen team and #faresharesouthwest, there was a great selection of food with cheesy sausage pasta, cheesy pasta, chicken pasties, sausage rolls and chicken, lentil and vegetable soup available. There were also lots of extras for people to take including fruit, bread, and vegetables.![]()
4 sleeping bags and some blankets were given out together with items of clothing and toiletries.![]()
As always, it was good to catch up with people, to hear their news and discuss wider issues.![]()
Many thanks to everybody who helped on Tuesday evening .![]()
#teamwork #MakeADifference #communitysupport
It was a busy Monday for the #hopebaptistchurch team and their many volunteers, with 97 people served. ![]()
The food was prepared by Lorraine and #salvationarmywhitleigh joined again by DofE student Ella.![]()
Ben drove the #dockyardteam along with Simon and Michael our Prayer Pastors. A few people were very low and needed additional emotional support with referrals to the appropriate services in the city.![]()
As always StreetVet Jo, Martin and Tolu were a welcome addition to the Monday night crew. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone for their help.
It was another busy Sunday evening with many people and businesses to say thank you to. Once again the Sunday team were joined by volunteers from STORM running who helped prepare the sandwiches, sort out clothes and serve on Plymouth Soup Run. Dawn brought with her an amazing donation from the customers of #TheCuttingCorner so many helpful items. Thank you ALL. ![]()
Chicken and chips were on the menu together with cheese or ham sandwiches, homemade vegetable soup (thanks Peter Moxy Plymouth), hot and cold drinks and a snack bag. Once again huge thanks to Sarah Harbourside Fish & Chips for the donation of chips. We really appreciate your ongoing support. Fortunately the rain had stopped and lots of people came for food with 113 meals served. ![]()
The team were joined by 2 staff from University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust who gave flu vaccinations to 17 people out on the Run and 7 volunteers before we left. ![]()
Wonderful #teamwork, thank you to everyone who helped.![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference
It was a dry, mild evening on Saturday when a team of volunteers from Saint Paul’s Church Efford organised and served Plymouth Soup Run. 92 people were served during the evening with 6 extra bags collected for family members. 1 sleeping bag and 1 pair of shoes, (which had been requested earlier in the week), were given out, as well as tins of food which had been donated by #LipsonValeprimarySchool. All the food which had been prepared was served with some people at the last stop having some extra.![]()
Many thanks to Lipson Vale School for their donation and to all the team for their help.![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference #teamwork #helpingothers
