Instagram - Plymouth Soup Run

Plymouth Soup Run

plymouthsouprun

Plymouth Soup Run serves the homeless 365 days a year

On Saturday evening, another team from Cornwall, t

On Saturday evening, another team from Cornwall, this time from Liskeard Lighthouse Community Centre CIC, came to Plymouth to serve on @plymouthsouprun. There was a steady flow of people during the run, with 85 being served. Everyone was reminded that the Soup Run will operate every night over the Bank Holiday weekend.

A steady flow of people: 22 arrived @shekinahchari

A steady flow of people: 22 arrived @shekinahcharity on Saturday morning - some of them very wet. Lots of people were pleased to have a shower and change into dry clothes. On the menu bubble and squeak, thanks #CharlieEde and kefir thanks
FareShare South West - they were were much enjoyed with many people adding kefir to their lunch bag.

No two nights are ever the same on @plymouthsoupru

No two nights are ever the same on @plymouthsouprun. On Friday, whilst serving food, the team from @PlymouthChristianCentre were alerted to a suspected overdose. #Naloxone was administered and an ambulance called. Fortunately the person was OK. Thanks to all. 74 people were served.

It was a dry, busy Thursday night for the Callingt

It was a dry, busy Thursday night for the Callington Community team who crossed the Tamar and served 87 people on the streets of Plymouth. With plenty of food for all, the surplus was taken to George House. Two sleeping bags, toiletries, socks, underwear, dog and cat food also given out. Thanks to all on the team, and also to the volunteers from St Matts Plymouth who served 90 meals on Tuesday and those from Mutley Baptist Church who served 95 meals on Wednesday.

A wet night for the Hope Baptist Church Team! Vick

A wet night for the Hope Baptist Church Team! Vicky and Jean led the 'all chaps' team fin the kitchen or prep. Ben drove the @plymouthRoundTable team along with Richard. Thanks also to Emily from @PathDevon, @TreviWomen and @streetvetuk for their valuable support. 86 people served. Many thanks to ALL - #teamwork at its best!

Thanks to @FareSharesouthwest, we had plenty of fo

Thanks to @FareSharesouthwest, we had plenty of food for the 127 people served on Sunday night. The soup, bread, fruit, pasties and other savouries all came from our allocation. A calm evening with lots of people stopping to chat to the team and to each other. Two sleeping bags and toiletries were also given out.

The team are currently out on Sunday night's @plym

The team are currently out on Sunday night's @plymouthsouprun. We prepared food for 125 people and at the point when the picture was taken, there was just hot drinks and soup to finish. Many thanks to all the team .

On Saturday night, 84 people were served by the te

On Saturday night, 84 people were served by the team from St Paul’s Church, Efford, with plenty of food for everyone including delicious homemade soup. There were lots of requests for clothes and toiletries. Four sleeping bags and two blankets were given out. A couple of people needed extra help and advice

18 people came to Shekinah on Saturday. Six were s

18 people came to Shekinah on Saturday. Six were seen by the volunteer podiatrists from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet. Two housing referrals were completed, to be followed up on Monday by @PathDevon.. People who are #streethomeless enjoy the calm, quiet, supportive environment. Thanks to all who contibuted to a successful morning session

A few years ago, Plymouth Soup Run thought that se

A few years ago, Plymouth Soup Run thought that serving 30 was a quiet night. Now serving 77, as last night, seems quiet! Many thanks to all the volunteers from @plymouthchristiancentre who go out every Friday night offering people food and a chance to chat.

On a wet Thursday. with the National Firework Cham

On a wet Thursday. with the National Firework Championships taking place on the Hoe, we expected it to be quieter, but the team from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints still served 84 people. Two sleeping bags and some items requested on Wednesday were also given out. Thanks to all.

Many thanks to Michele Vandike and Jenny Coombs fo

Many thanks to Michele Vandike and Jenny Coombs for the latest donations via our Amazon Wishlist. Owen has been busy today putting the drinks in the snack bags ready for the weekend. And we have already started to give out the socks in the evening when out on the Run.

Many thanks to local business @BidfoodUK for suppl

Many thanks to local business @BidfoodUK for supplying, preparing and serving on @plymouthsouprun on Tuesday. 110 people were served a wonderful selection of food. On the menu, chicken or veg. curry, sandwiches, a snack bag, soup, and hot and cold drinks. Lots of people tucked in immediately.

On Monday, volunteers from two businessed joined @

On Monday, volunteers from two businessed joined @HopeBaptistChurch on @plymouthsouprun. Those from #Jubb_engineering helped with food preparations, led by Bev, and those from #Babcock Trades Union group served on the run with Simon, Chris and Alex. It was a beautiful moonlit night but, worryingly, the team met a number of very sad people. Referrals and updates were sent to @PathDevon. Thanks to all..

The Script in Hand Theatre company who performed '

The Script in Hand Theatre company who performed 'It shouldn't be like this' about homelessness in Plymouth are performing a modern take on Thomas Hardy’s tragic love story 'The Withered Arm'. There are still opportunities to see the play, written by Jenny and Paul Shryane, this week at the following times and places:

Tuesday 13 August – The Plot 6.30pm
Wednesday 14 August – Saltash Community Kitchen 7pm
Friday 16 August – Central Library 7pm
Saturday 17 August – The Unitarian Church 3pm

A plentiful collection from FareShare South West m

A plentiful collection from FareShare South West meant there were lots of strawberries, eggs, crisps, vegetables for the pasta mea,l and soup on Sunday. A total of 119 people were served. We gave out 2 sleeping bags, a blanket, toiletries, socks, and caught up with people’s news. Thanks team.

On Saturday evening, the @PlymstockUnitedChurch te

On Saturday evening, the @PlymstockUnitedChurch team were joined by Danny, Jasmine and their mobile catering van Scrantastic. People were absolutely delighted with the freshly cooked burger and chips plus the usual Soup Run food. It was heart warming to hear the MANY expressions of thanks. People were so happy.

On Saturday morning, people were waiting for us to

On Saturday morning, people were waiting for us to open Shekinah, and there was a steady stream of people throughout the morning. Some people who are #streethomeless were depressed about their situation. Food, drink, a shower, clean clothes, advice and a charged phone help a little. Thanks to all the the team.

The weather on Friday evening was beautiful, with

The weather on Friday evening was beautiful, with spot on catering by the volunteers from @plymouthchristiancentre. The team prepared food for 80 people and served 79! There was one request for a sleeping bag, and one person was given advice on a medical matter. Many thanks to everyone.

It was a wet, windy start on Thursday with 3 peopl

It was a wet, windy start on Thursday with 3 people asking for dry sleeping bags and socks. Many thanks to #TheCornwallBakery for their continued support for @plymouthsouprun. The team always have plenty of food. 81 people were served with food left for Saturday morning @shekinahcharity.
.

Load More Follow on Instagram