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On Sunday night, the team catered for 120 people and served 105, with plenty of food for everyone. On the menu: pizza, vegetarian lasagne, chicken, ham and leek pie, jelly, fruit, sandwiches, soup, and a selection of hot cold drinks. 2 sleeping bags were given out. Lots of people came to chat. Thanks to all.
There’s just a week to go until a team of Plymouth Soup Run volunteers participate in all of the distances in RunPlymouth: the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. We’re running to raise awareness and raise money for those in Plymouth who need it most – people who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged in various other ways. Every night of the year, we provide hot food and drinks, warm conversations, human kindness and practical support. That’s what your donation can help us continue to deliver. Please share this post, and if you would like to donate, the BACS details are: 30-96-26 80959668. Thank you!
It was an exceptionally busy Saturday night for the team of volunteers, who crossed the Tamar from Lighthouse Community Centre CIC, Liskeard, to serve on Plymouth Soup Run. With more than 100 people needing food an emergency trip to the shops was made to replenish supplies. Many thanks to all the team.
Many thanks to Richard who stepped into the breach and ensured we had a cook at Shekinah this Saturday morning. It was a quieter session but with an unexpected visitor. Mischief, the famous cat joined us in reception.
At 8.59 this morning, Plymouth Soup Run volunteers were about to open Shekinah, as every Saturday, for anyone who is #streethomeless. As well as drinks, cereals and snacks to select, the cooked breakfast was well under way, and the shower room was ready.....
On Friday the Plymouth Christian Centre team prepared plenty of food so everyone had all they needed including for family members. Always good to hear from people who are now in accommodation andor work, and have just popped by to say thank you for the support they received. Thanks to ALL.
Shopping, cooking, making up snack bags, loading the car, washing up. There are many tasks when preparing for a Soup Run. Today, at @PlymouthChristianCentre, volunteers have been busy making soup for tonight’s Run. We are reliably told there will be lots of food available. Thanks to the team.
The Wednesday night team from Mutley Baptist Church had a busy but calm run. They served 99 meals including 11 for friends and family not able to collect for themselves. Water was in high demand and all clients were given bottles in addition to hot drinks. Lots of clothes and toiletries were also given out, plus four blankets. Thanks to the team.
Many thanks to the Lions Club of Plymouth CIO for their continued support to Plymouth Soup Run. On Thursday, the team prepared food for 90 people and served 74 people with 8 bags of food collected for family members. The soup served was freshly made leek and potato. As always, it was good to chat to people and hear their news.
Plymouth Soup Run are currently serving an increasing number of people struggling with poverty, food insecurity and homelessness. Every night is busy with a high level of need. On Tuesday, 92 people were served by the team from St Matts Plymouth. Mac and cheese, and sausage roll and beans were on the menu, and there were lots or requests for water, which we were able to fulfil thanks to recent donations. Four sleeping bags were given out to people who are #streethomeless. Thanks team.
Numbers continue to be high. On Monday night, organised by Hope Baptist Church, 119 people were served, with 10 additional meals collected for family and friends not able to come to the run. Lots of help was given and conversations were had alongside the provision of food and drink. Thanks to the prep team from The Salvation Army - Plymouth Whitleigh and, out on the run, volunteers from #vivo plus driver Chris and Prayer Pastors Jaide and Carl.
More amazing and very useful donations have arrived from the Amazon wish list this week. We have received sleeping bags, rucksacks, pot noodles, underwear, cartons of juice & sweet treats. Everything will be given out to the people that we serve seven nights a week and on Sturday mornings. Thank you to everybody including D. J. , Graeme Downes, Miss S I Humphries, Mrs. Maxine Hale, Samantha Gomm and Taranjit. Also to everyone whose gift arrives without a name. Thank you ALL very much.
Huge thanks to Nick, Jo and the volunteers from Saint Paul’s Church Efford who prepared and served on @plymouthsouprun on Saturday and Sunday. The need for food was high. The team served approximately 240 people over the weekend. Thanks also to Teresa and Kevin for the box of food, and to Marks and Spencer Derriford Hospital for sandwiches.
It was a busy Saturday morning at Shekinah, with 23 people served. We are always on the look out for cooks, so were delighted to welcome Peter from The Moxy Plymouth who joined us for the first time. Two podiatrists from @forgottenfeet provided footcare and advice, accompanied by two podiatry student observers from University of Plymouth. Thanks to all.
Friday evening was slightly quieter, with 63 people served on the Run plus 10 meals collected for family and friends. But not so long ago serving 73 meals would have been considered a busy night. Thanks to everyone @PlymouthChristianCentre for their help, both in the kitchen and on the run.
Many thanks to the anonymous donor who sent 48 individual portions of fruit salad in juice and 2 packs of women’s underwear to @plymouthsouprun from our Amazon wish list*. Everything we receive is given directly to the people we serve each night on the streets of Plymouth. Thank you.![]()
*https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1NRKFKFS43JO9?ref_=wl_share
Thanks to the volunteers who provided food and help to more than 100 people last night when the Callington Soup Run team came to Plymouth to serve on @plymouthsouprun. Great to have one of the Weatherhead Shop Designers Vehicles to serve from. Sleeping bags, toiletries and dressings given out.
The Wednesday team from Mutley Baptist Church were well prepared for the continuing high numbers that we are seeing lately. It was a busy night, with 94 people served plus 10 meals for friends and family not able to get to the run, and was characterised by warm humour and gratitude throughout. Four sleeping bags and lots of clothes and toiletries were given out. Thanks to the team.
Tuesday night was so very wet, everybody was drenched through, but still there were about 90 people waiting for food. Huge thanks to the team from Plymouth Citybus who continue to support @plymouthsouprun on a regular basis, and to Zoe from Livewell Southwest who joined the run, linking up with people.
The Hope Baptist Church had an incredibly busy night on Moday, serving 135 plus 9 extras for family and friends not able to get to the run. Having planned for 120, restocking and swift sandwich making were necessary for everyone to be fed. A huge thank you to the prep and bus teams, all standing in to cover the Bank Holiday.
