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It was a damp, drizzly Wednesday for the team from Mutley Baptist Church, with many requests for dry sleeping bags from people who are #streethomeless. 5 sleeping bags, some blankets, waterproof trousers and clothes were given out, as well as food. 72 people were served + extras for friends and family not able to get to the run. Thanks to ALL.
HUGE thanks to everyone who has recently donated items to Plymouth Soup Run from our Amazon Wish List. Your support is invaluable and all the items will go directly to help the people we support nightly on the streets of Plymouth. On their behalf, we extend our thanks to all, including those who donated anonymously.![]()
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Hope Baptist Church organised Monday�Plymouth Soup Runp Run. Viv led the kitchen team inclu#vivo#VIVO volunteers. The run team or 6 led by Chris served sandwiches, soup, hot drinks, hot dogs and pastries to 123 people. The rain stopped and many conversations were had. 2 sleeping bags given out. Thanks to all.
A small team cooked, portioned and labelled the pasta bolognese on the Plymouth Soup Run menu tonight along with a pizza option, choice of sandwiches, and treats. Out on the run it was generally calm with good conversations. Each stop was busy with a continuous flow of people but, at 84 meals served, fewer than normal for a Sunday night. Thanks to all the team members.
Huge thanks to the team from St Paul’s Church Efford who went out on Plymouth Soup Run twice in the space of a week. Their support is amazing, being always ready to help where and when needed. On Saturday, the team served 75 people with 9 extra bags collected for friends and family members not able to get to the run. Lots of clothes and toiletries were given out, plus 1 sleeping bag.
Not surprisingly with the weather, we had one of our busiest Saturdays at Shekinah . Many people, all #streethomeless, arrived soaking wet. Dry clothes, a shower, hot food and drinks were the order of the day. Our chef, Gavin not only cooked breakfast, but also prepared Sunday evening’s meal. Always great to be joined by other services: today staff from Path Devon advised people on housing, and two volunteers from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet dispensed much needed foot care to eight people. Thanks to everyone who helps on a Saturday morning. #teamwork.
Plymouth Soup Run is about so much more than food. Meeting and making friends, chatting to each other and the volunteers, are all part of an evening. Yesterday, as every Friday, a team from Plymouth Christian Centre were on duty. Another quieter night, with 60 people served. Thanks to the team.
On Thursday, the Callington Community team crossed the Tamar to serve on Plymouth Soup Run. There were 69 people waiting at the stops, with 6 extra bags collected for friends and family not able to come to the run. Having catered for 100, there was plenty of food for everyone as well as a bottle of water. Surplus food was taken to George House. Thank you to the team.
With the number of people we are currently serving each night - 2889 meals were served in June and 54 sleeping bags were given out - we are so grateful to EVERYONE who continues to donate items from our Amazon wish list. Thank you all. Everything we receive is given to the people we serve. You can find our wish list at www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1NRKFKFS43JO9?ref_=wl_share
Every Wednesday, a team from Mutley Baptist Church prepare and serve on Plymouth Soup Run. As well as food, the team are always well stocked with clothes and toiletries. Last night 74 people were served plus 9 extra bags for friends and family not able to get to the run. Toiletries were in high demand with no shower gel or deodorant left by the end. Thanks to the team.
Everyone smiles when Plymouth Citybus arrives bringing food to the people waiting for Plymouth Soup Run. On Tuesday, the team catered for 100, so there was plenty of food for the 89 people waiting at the four stops. Some new faces were there and one familiar one had the good news that he has now been accommodated. Many thanks to the Plymouth Citybus team.
A Hope Baptist Church team goes out on Plymouth Soup Run every Monday, usually supported by businesses and other groups in the city. This Monday, volunteers from Plymouth Labour helped Vicky in the kitchen, and others from Saltash Health Centre served on the run. It was a quiet evening and thankfully the rain eventually stopped. 75 people were served, three sleeping bags were given out, and good conversations were had. Thank you to all who helped.
On Sunday, while many people were watching “the match”, a team from #StPaulsEfford were serving on Plymouth Soup Run. It was business as usual across the four stops, with more than 60 people waiting at the first stop! A total of 105 people were served, plus 9 extra bags collected for friends and family not able to come to the run. Thanks to ALL the team.
Every night is busy now, with teams having to cater for 90-100 people to ensure they do not run out! On Saturday, there were approximately 95 people waiting for food. 4 sleeping bags, 1 blanket, and lots of clothes were also given out. Thanks to the team from Plymstock United Church.
Not surprisingly, with the high number of people who are currently #streethomeless, the Saturday morning session at Shekinah was busy. Everyone had a substantial breakfast with food to takeaway and help them through the day. Huge thanks to FareShare South West for all the fruit, and to the team for their efforts..
The Friday night team from Plymouth Christian Centre catered for 100 people and served 93 meals - almost spot on! A beautiful evening with people happy to chat to their friends and to volunteers. People who were #streethomeless were reminded that![]()
Shekinah is open for them on Saturday morning. A big thank you to the team.
Thursdays used to be a quieter night but not now! Last night, thanks to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 103 people were served with just enough food for all. Three sleeping bags were given out, plus clothes and toiletries. Always good to chat to people and hear their news. Thank you to the team
Even though the football was on, last night�Plymouth Soup Runp Run was still busy for the team Mutley Baptist Churchhurch. The winning goal was shared (via mobile phone) with shouts of jubilation at the Martin Street stop! The team served 78 people at the run plus 12 extra bags for friends and family not able to collect for themselves. Blankets and clothing, including underwear and lots of socks, were given out. Thanks to the team.
Before the team of volunteers went out from St Matts Plymouth for a busy night serving 90 people on Plymouth Soup Run, it was time to say “thank you and goodbye” to two very special volunteers, Paul Sloggett and Claire Sloggett. Paul and Claire’s contribution has been enormous. They will be missed by us all.
Hope Baptist Church organised Plymouth Soup Run on a wet but peaceful Monday night. Bev, Jaide and voluteers from HM Land Registry Plymouth Office were in the kitchen. Simon, Richard, Bronia and volunteers from #babcock served on the run. They were joined by StreetVet and Trevi Women. The team served 67 people plus 13 meals for people not able to come to the run. Three referrals were made to @Pathdevon. Thanks to ALL.
