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It was a busier night on Thursday, with 79 people served. The surplus food was taken to George House. 3 sleeping bags, a blanket and lots of hats, socks, gloves and underwear were also given out. Many thanks to the team from Callington who organise Plymouth Soup Run every 5 weeks.
On Monday, 79 people were served, thanks to Hope Baptist Church who coordinate the run every Monday. Last night they were helped by volunteers from #Vivo Defence and from Mark Holt & Co. Thanks also to StreetVet for their help, and to the two staff from Livewell Southwest who joined the run to offer their support.
Thanks to FareShare South West, we had a great selection of hot food on Sunday - macaroni cheese, vegetable lasagne, pizza plus lots of other hot savouries. As always, there were snack bags with sandwiches and a selection of fruit and extras to choose from. 91 people were served. Thank you to all the team.
Saturday night was very cold. 53 people were served on Plymouth Soup Run. With severe weather arrangements still in place, Mutley Baptist Church was open for those without accommodation and 4 people were referred to the provision. Food was taken up for everyone to share. Thanks to Plymouth Methodist Central Hall and St Peter & the Holy Apostles, Plymouth.
Saturday morning was busy from the start as people arrived early at Shekinah to come in from the cold. 21 people were served during the morning and given information about warm spaces that are open tonight and tomorrow afternoon. Everyone was reminded that the First Soup Run stop tonight is at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall.
A pleasant Friday run, not too busy. Cold but dry. Just under 50 people were served a choice of macaroni cheese, lasagne, (thanks FareShare South West), pasties, soup, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks. Two people were accommodated at Mutley Baptist Church Severe Weather Emergency provision. Thanks to all the Plymouth Christian Centre team.
On Thursday, the team from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prepared food for 100, serving 77 people at the stops plus 15 meals collected for family members/friends not able to get to the run. At a total of 92 - near spot on catering. A very cold night with many requests for gloves. Thanks to ALL.
Every Wednesday it's the turMutley Baptist Churchhurch to go ouPlymouth Soup Runp Run. Last night was relatively quiet in terms of numbers. The team served 62 meals including 14 for friends and family members not able to come to the run. Two sleeping bags, two blankets, clothing and lots of toiletries were given out. Many thanks to the team anTescoTesco for their regular donation of food - and the bonus of some lovely bunches of tulips!
The words “Green Army” were heard many times on Tuesday when Plymouth Argyle Football Club Under 18s organised and served on Plymouth Soup Run. Everyone was delighted to meet the team and there were many happy faces. Thanks to all involved including Ginsters and Tamar Fresh who supplied lots of the food. Spot on catering by the team who served 61 people plus extras for friends and family not able to collect for themselves.
Hope Baptist Church organised Plymouth Soup Run last night as every Monday. They had a "manageably busy" run with time to chat despite serving 82 people plus 20 extras for friends and family not able to get to the stops. Thanks to Jaide and Bev on prep with volunteers from HM Land Registry Plymouth Office, to Chris, Jack, Kath and Michael on the run with #Babcock volunteers, to StreetVet, and to Marks and Spencer for lots of donated bread.
With many of the regular Sunday night volunteers unavailable, a HUGE thank you to the people who stepped in to help. A busy night: 95 people were served on the run with 10 meals collected for friends and family members not able to get to the run. Among a range of hot items, the pizza from FareShare South West was very popular, and and we had lots of extras available.
Many thanks to the team from Lighthouse Community Centre CIC, Liskeard who cross the Tamar once a month to serve on the streets of Plymouth. A busy Saturday with 76 people served plus some extras for family members/friends not able to get to the run. Posies of flowers were given out to mark International Women’s Day.![]()
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Every Saturday morning, a group of Plymouth Soup Run volunteers and a member of the Path Devon staff open Shekinah for people who are #streethomeless. A cooked breakfast, a packed lunch, a shower, and time to relax and chat are always available. Thanks to ALL, especially Mark for helping two days in a row.
60 people were served on Friday evening, plus 9 extra meals collected for family members/friends not able to get to the run. The team from Plymouth Christian Centre prepared plenty of food and none was wasted. 1 sleeping bag, 1 blanket, and emergency clothing and toiletries were given out. People #roughsleeping were reminded that would open Shekinah on Saturday at 9a.m. Thanks to the team.
Many thanks to the Cornwall Bakery (Samworth Brothers), one of the business teams who regularly serve on Plymouth Soup Run, going out every 5 weeks. A busy Thursday with a high level of need at the first stop. 73 meals, 4 sleeping bags and 3 blankets were given out. 12 pasties were taken to Sleep Safely (night shelter).
Another cool night for the Mutley Baptist Church team on their regular Wednesday run. They served 57 people plus 13 meals for family members and friends not able to come to the run, and one to a vulnerable hostel resident. Two sleeping bags were given out and the recipients referred to Path Devon. Blankets were in high demand with all five available being given out and more requested. Toiletries and clothes were also distributed. Thanks to the team.
Today Plymouth Soup Run collected 1,500 snacks - crisps, nuts and biscuits thanks to Wetherspoons The Game! with BillyChip.com. This was the rest of Sunday night's donations. A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated items via the app and to Chris “Spoons” Illman for his help.
It was a generally quiet, crisp and clear night for Hope Baptist Church's run on Monday. They served 77 people and gave out three sleeping bags. Thanks to Jan's 'friends and family' team on prep, to Josh, Mark, Claire, Will, Rachel, Joe and SimonStreetVetun, and to StreetVet volunteers Leo and Erica.
