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It was slightly busier than expected on Wednesday evening, for the team from Mutley Baptist Church, necessitating a last minute dash to Tesco at Mount Wise to meet demand. ![]()
The team catered for 108 but gave our 113 meals in total ( including the UNUSUAL addition of mushroom soup on a Wednesday, but with plenty of the staple tomato soup as well!) ![]()
Generally people were in good spirits, but there was a high level of need at the Money Centre with people wanting support and the team’s Prayer Pastor was busy listening and signposting. ![]()
4 sleeping bags were given out together with lots of men’s clothing including jackets, trousers and underwear. ![]()
There was a high demand for women’s underwear in a small size which was not available. ![]()
Lots of toiletries were given out.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and their team of volunteers who serve on Plymouth Soup Run EVERY Wednesday. ![]()
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Spot on catering on Tuesday when a team coordinated by Babcock and funded by #Elior and #AtkinsRealis prepared food for 100 and served 97 people. ![]()
It was a calm evening with everyone interested to meet the team and to thank them for their food.![]()
There were no requests for sleeping bags so the sleeping bags and some of the water purchased by AtkinsRealis is now available for another night.![]()
Many thanks to #jackskorecki and all the volunteers from the different businesses for preparing the food and serving on Plymouth Soup Run on Tuesday evening.![]()
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111 people were served on Monday evening. Sadly another evening not without an incident! ![]()
Bev led the kitchen team with Sandi, Andy and a team of individuals. ![]()
The bus team included staff from St Paul’s Primary School with Simon, Steve and Richard. ![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out with a referral to Path Devon. ![]()
The StreetVet, Plymouth team had quite a busy evening. ![]()
Thanks to all who helped both front and back of house. ![]()
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The team from St Paul’s Church Efford were greeted, at the first stop, with a queue bigger than the ticket queue for the World Cup final!![]()
Every stop was busier than usual and by the end of the evening 151 people had been served.![]()
The team prepared 140 + meals of either jacket potatoes with cheese and beans or chicken strips in breadcrumbs. Everyone had a bottle of water and a pot noodle, in addition to the usual contents of their snack bags. At Kings road, the final stop, extra bags were made up from the reserves so everyone had a worthwhile amount of food.![]()
5 sleeping bags and mats were given out. Also a large amount of clothing, toiletries, and underwear.![]()
A big thanks to all the team for preparing and delivering such a large amount of food, all with a smile and a kind word.![]()
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Many thanks to the Soup run team from Lighthouse Community Centre CIC who crossed the Tamar on Saturday to serve on the streets of Plymouth. ![]()
It was another very busy night, not without its challenges, with over 100 people served and nothing left at the end of the evening. ![]()
As well as food, 4 sleeping bags, some clothes and toiletries were also given out.![]()
Everyone who serves on the Soup Run gives their time voluntarily and it is disappointing when people are disrespectful. We are not able to intervene in people’s disagreements but will call the police if we feel that is necessary.![]()
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It was a busy Friday for the team from Plymouth Christian Centre with 108 meals served.![]()
Both the stops at Martin Street and King’s Road were busier than usual for a Friday.![]()
The weather was a little milder than recent days, so everyone was enjoying it. ![]()
As usual the cooks had been at work earlier in the day making a cheesy pasta salad plus jacket potatoes, with cheese & beans for the traditionalists.![]()
On a Friday numbers are often lower than during the week, but the team always come prepared for the unexpected… and it proved its worth last night.![]()
Although they ran out of sandwiches there was plenty of carrot soup and pasta dishes available at stop 4. ![]()
Tesco drove by with a top up of bread which was very useful. ![]()
Water was in high demand as it has been all week. The team had a good supply available and it all went by the last stop.![]()
Making thanks to EVERYONE at Plymouth Christian Centre, both front and back of house, for their hard work and support every Friday.![]()
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Whatever the weather Plymouth Soup Run are out on the streets of Plymouth serving food and drink. On Thursday with thunder and lightning in the air the volunteers from Lions Club of Plymouth CIO set off to serve the 107 people waiting at 1 of the 4 stops.![]()
The team had catered for 100+ people so there was plenty of food and bottles of water for everyone, with a good selection and LOTS of pasties. From stop 3 onwards #georgepoad was giving out doubles to anyone who wanted them.![]()
Many thanks to #ianhill who always makes the delicious soup. ![]()
As well as food and drinks the team had clothes and wet wipes to give out.![]()
A number of people wanted to chat, sadly their news is not always positive. But hopefully it helps to talk.![]()
It is also good to remember that sometimes our volunteers have worries and concerns as well but still give of their time to help others.![]()
Many thanks to all the team for serving against a backdrop of thunder and lightning.![]()
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Apologies for this late post but the photos didn’t arrive until close of play on Wednesday! ![]()
Viv led the kitchen team with Steph, Sammy and dockyard friends. A team of individuals then served the food and bottles of water to 100 people. ![]()
Instead of chicken and pasties the team served hot dogs alongside the pasties, which were very popular. ![]()
Carl, Alex and StreetVet, Plymouth were also out on the Run. ![]()
Many thanks to all involved. ![]()
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It was still 29 Degrees when the team from Mutley Baptist Church reached the final stop on Wednesday - very humid!![]()
A massive, massive thanks to Emily from Path Devon who dropped 60 bottles of frozen drinks to MBC just before the team left. These were primarily given to the service users waiting at the first stop who were so, so grateful, using them to cool down ahead of drinking them once thawed. Thanks Emily 🙂 ![]()
The team catered for 105 and served 100 meals in total. Lots of additional food was received. Thanks to Tesco Mutley Plain and this was given out at the 4 stops.Additional hot savouries were available at the final stop.![]()
Despite it being the hottest day of the year thus far, the volunteers still served 19 litres of hot drinks (Soup, Tea, coffee and Hot Chocolate) plus every bag had a 500ml bottle of water, plus 60 frozen drinks and 15 two litre bottles of water were given out. ![]()
2 sleeping bags with referrals to the R.S.T. 2 blankets, lots of toiletries and clothes were also given out. A water bowl for dogs was most welcome at the final stop!![]()
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The team from St Matts Plymouth thought with England playing it might be a quieter Tuesday evening on Plymouth Soup Run but that wasn’t the case. 94 meals were served. There was a choice of ham or cheese sandwiches, cheesy pasta, jacket potato and cheese and cheese and onion pasty. The homemade soup was leek and potato. Cold drinks were available as they will be throughout the hot weather. ![]()
At the last stop people were able to have an extra hot meal and there were still enough to drop at George House BCHA.![]()
1 sleeping bag and some toiletries and clothes were given out.![]()
As always it was good to catch up with people and hear their news. ![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team both front and back of house.
Once again huge thanks to Sarah at Harbourside Fish & Chips for the generous donation of chips for the Soup Run on Sunday evening. Everyone was delighted, with many tucking in straight away but being mindful of the seagulls!! ![]()
The team also served some chicken pieces, sandwiches, snacks, soup, hot drinks and bags of sweets. Bottles of water were available and there was some ambient food.![]()
112 meals were served during the evening and 3 sleeping bags and 2 day riders were given out.![]()
Huge thanks to all the team,some of whom had also served on Saturday both at Shekinah in the morning and then out on the Run. ![]()
Great to have the help of 3 volunteers from STORM running who made all the sandwiches in record time.![]()
Thanks also to the youngsters for their help packing bags.![]()
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The change in the weather from Friday night to Saturday was unbelievable. From thick mist on Friday to a glorious pink, red sky on Saturday. ![]()
It was a busy Saturday night, for the team who operate from Shekinah, with 105 meals served. Charlie Ede was busy all day, having cooked the breakfasts on Saturday a.m. he then prepared fish finger, potatoes and peas or vegetarian mince, potatoes and peas for the evening Soup Run. ![]()
There was also a choice of tuna, cheese or ham sandwiches with crisps, a chocolate bar, plus soup, water and hot drinks. ![]()
Last night as is so often the case, when catching up with people, the news is a mixture of happy events, moving forward and sadly loss and bereavement. Whatever people’s news it is a privilege they share it with us.![]()
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Huge thanks to all the volunteers who helped at Shekinah on Saturday morning. It was a busy a.m. with less volunteers than usual, so not many photos! Charlie Ede was chief breakfast cook, assisted by Trish, and will be back later to prepare the Saturday evening soup run meal. ![]()
24 people joined us during the morning, with 10 people taking the opportunity to have a shower and some clean clothes. 1 laundry voucher, 1 day rider, 1 rucksack and a sleeping bag were also given out.![]()
A packed lunch was available for everyone when they left. ![]()
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It was a busy, steady and very cheerful Friday, with a thick mist everywhere. As usual the team of cooks at Plymouth Christian Centre were busy earlier in the day making the food for the evening. On the menu was carrot and coriander soup, highly rated at every stop, jacket potato with bacon, cheese and beans, pasty and beans, feta salad and a variety of cheese and ham based sandwiches. Snacks, cold and hot drinks were also available.![]()
95 meals were served during the evening and 3 sleeping bags, a pair of shoes and some items of clothing were also given out. ![]()
A member of staff from Path Devon joined us during the evening and accommodation was arranged for 1 person over the weekend. ![]()
Councillor Ben Rowe joined the team at stop 1 to meet the team and see how Plymouth Soup Run works. He also donated some food. ![]()
Many thanks to Plymouth Christian Centre & everyone who volunteered on Friday. ![]()
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On Thursday, a team from Callington crossed the Tamar, as they have done for very many years, to serve on Plymouth Soup Run. After a quieter night on Wednesday, it was another busy night with a high level of need. A number of people were talking about their financial difficulties. 108 meals were served. ![]()
The team had plenty of food with the surplus taken to Devonport Life House.![]()
4 sleeping bags, 2 roll mats, toiletries and underwear were also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team and welcome to their new volunteer.![]()
Thanks also to The Salvation Army Devonport Life House Plymouth for the use of their kitchen. ![]()
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After the high numbers recently, the team from Mutley Baptist Church prepared 108 meals, but had a feeling it might be quieter with England playing their opening game. And what a result! ![]()
There was a steady flow of people at the first stop, with most in good spirits, followed by only a couple at the Hoe, a dozen at Martin Street and 30 + at Kings Road.![]()
Everyone seemed in good spirits. ![]()
3 Sleeping Bags were given out. ![]()
Thank you to Tesco for their usual donation and an additional huge drop off at the Money Centre. Also thank you to St Paul’s Church Efford who donated lots of left over cakes from an earlier event which went down very well! And to #SteveBody for the grapes and Jaffa Cakes.![]()
Lots of toiletries, coats and underwear were given out.![]()
75 people were served and as the team had catered for more, some meals were collected for family/ friends.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and their dedicated team of volunteers.![]()
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Monday night was another busy but peaceful one for the Hope Baptist teams with 140 people served.![]()
Lorraine and Jess led the The Salvation Army - Plymouth Whitleigh team in the kitchen along with DofE student Louis. Hot dogs, pasties, homemade tomato and bean soup and the ever popular milky hot chocolate were on the menu along with the usual sandwiches etc. ![]()
Ben drove the Round Table team on the bus along with Prayer Pastors Kath and Bronia who were available to listen and chat when possible with the high numbers.![]()
5 sleeping bags were given out plus some clothes and toiletries. ![]()
Thanks to everyone who helped both back and front of house.![]()
And thanks to StreetVet, Plymouth for their help every Monday. ![]()
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HUGE thanks to Nick, Jo and the team from St Paul’s Church Efford for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run on Tuesday.It was a damp evening with a total of 101 meals served. Steak pie and cheese and onion toasties went down well. The team prepared plenty of food so there were some extras available at the last stop, with some food taken to George House BCHA![]()
4 sleeping bags and a day rider, to get to a hospital appointment, were given out.![]()
The team were joined by staff from HIPP, the Health Inclusion Pathway Plymouth Livewell Southwest and Path Devon who were able to catch up with clients and provide some 1-1 support as required. Collaborative work is an essential part of Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
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On Sunday there was a constant, steady flow of people at each stop, with a total of 137 people served, There were no issues to report and everyone was in good sprits.![]()
A Police woman came to the first stop as she was trying to help two #roughsleepers. She was given 2 x sleeping bags, roll mats, hot food and snack bags. Referrals had been made to Path Devon. A number of the service users recognised the police woman and greeted her fondly.![]()
Great collaborative working. #teamwork![]()
The team from St Paul’s Church Efford had prepared 120 meals but, as it was a very busy night, at the last stop they needed to raid their reserves. However, everyone was well fed as the team also had some ambient food to give out. ![]()
2 sleeping bags, 4 roll mats, a blanket, 2 day riders and 4 tins of dog food plus the usual large amount of clothing and toiletries were also given out.![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team who will do it once again on Tuesday as we were short of a team. ![]()
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Saturday night saw a team from Plymstock United Church out on Plymouth Soup Run. It was a calm, relaxed evening with plenty of banter at stop 4 and light until the end. ![]()
The volunteers came well prepared with food for 100 and served 89 people, with some extras available at the last stop. As always their soup was highly rated.![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out as well as some clothes and a few toiletries.![]()
Many thanks to the team for organising the soup run once a month.![]()
Thanks also to EVERYONE who has recently donated much needed items, most of which have been donated anonymously.![]()
We have received- Pot Noodles, joggers, sleeping bags and socks. We also received a monetary donation. On behalf of the people we serve every night thank you ALL. ![]()
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