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Plymouth Soup Run

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Plymouth Soup Run serves the homeless 365 days a year

Thursday was another very cold, busy night, with p 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 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
As always when #Citybus organise Plymouth Soup Run 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 #makeadifferencetogether
Monday, co ordinated by #HopeBabtistChurch, was a 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 team inc #WilsonPartners.
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 team from #StPaulsPrimarySchool. Grateful thanks to all our volunteers but especially to Joe and Michael who stepped in last minute.
Thanks also to Leo, Tolu, and Erica StreetVet.
#MakeADifference #teamwork #communitysupport #helpingothers
It has been a very busy weekend for Plymouth Soup 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
Once again the team of cooks at #PlymouthChristian 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 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 @plymouthsouprun, 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.
Today, @plymouthsouprun volunteers participated in Today, @plymouthsouprun 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 another busy Sunday evening with many peopl 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 the #CuttingClub, 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
After torrential rain all afternoon, the team from After torrential rain all afternoon, the team from #PlymouthChristianCentre were lucky with a very calm and mild evening. Although just 70 people were served in total, the stops seemed busy. But there was a good atmosphere throughout and lots of chat with customers. The cream of vegetable soup was a hit, and spaghetti bolognaise was popular, plus lots of snacks and sandwiches, thanks to #FareShareSouthWest. The cars were empty at the end of the evening but the team managed to give 3 late comers a reasonable meal thanks to a drop off from Tesco and a local bakery. 
Thanks to everyone for their help and support. 
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference #teamwork
Once a month, on a Thursday, Plymouth Soup Run is Once a month, on a Thursday,  Plymouth Soup Run is organised by #TheCornwallBakery. Last night the team had a great selection of sandwiches, so many different varieties that it was hard to choose. One person, having chosen a chicken and bacon sandwich, then choose a chicken and mushroom pasty, followed by chicken and vegetable soup and smiled while describing his chicken feast. Moments such as these can help people feel so much brighter. The chicken and vegetable soup was very popular and received lots of praise. 
The team catered for 100 people, serving approximately 90, with the remaining food distributed at the final stop. 
3 sleeping bags, 2 dayriders, and some toiletries were also given out. 
Many thanks to all the volunteers at the Cornwall Bakery and to The Salvation Army Devonport Life House Plymouth for the use of their kitchen. 
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference #teamwork
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We are once again launching our Reverse Advent Cal We are once again launching our Reverse Advent Calendar appeal. Everyone’s generosity in previous years enabled us to provide the people we serve with additional winter treats and comforts, as well as replenishing vital stocks for the new year. Please see the details below and in the first comment. Thank you.
As is so often the case there are lots of people t As is so often the case there are lots of people to thank for their help on Sunday. A huge thank you to the 3 volunteers from STORM running who joined our slightly depleted Sunday team, helping both with the food preparation and serving on the Run. We could not have managed without you. Thanks as always to our regular volunteers, to #FareShareSouthWest for all the fruit, milk, cakes, drinks and pizzas and to staff from #Jar who at the end of a busy day brought down their remaining cakes and bread. Brilliant teamwork. 
The team catered for 100 and served 108 meals, including quite a few extras for people known to us, who were unable to access the run. There was just enough food for everyone with a quick stop at #Shekinah to top up on some supplies. 
#communitysupport #teamwork #helpingothers
The weather this week has not been without its cha 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.
#teamwork #communitysupport #MakeADifference
One of the main talking points on Wednesday was ho 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.
#communitysupport #MakeADifference
On Monday Viv welcomed the PREP team from #Babcock 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. 
#teamwork #communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
Seventeen people who are currently rough sleeping 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 voluteers. The hardships of rough sleeping were clearly taking their toll on the heath of a number of people. One was rcently 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.
It was a calm, quiet evening on Wednesday with mos 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. 
#communitysupport #helpingothers #makeadifference
On Tuesday Obedair organised and served on Plymout 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, 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. 
#teamwork #communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
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