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It was another very busy night on Wednesday necessitating a trip to the shops to ensure there was enough food for everyone. 110 meals were served and 3 sleeping bags were given out. ![]()
The team from Mutley Baptist Church gave out all their supply of toiletries including sun cream and underwear was much in demand. ![]()
All the teams are enjoying seeing the “ Green and Pleasant Land “ lighthouse. We drive past many other lighthouses but sadly can’t stop to photograph them! ![]()
Huge thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and ALL their volunteers for serving on Plymouth Soup Run every Wednesday, 52 weeks of the year. ![]()
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It was a warm, balmy and very busy Tuesday night for the Plymouth Soup Run team from St Matts Plymouth with 109 meals served. On the menu was chicken and vegetable soup, lamb ragu pasta, sausage rolls with beans and cheese and baked potatoes and cheese. The team had pot noodles available as required and the ![]()
bananas and apples from FareShare South West were well received.![]()
2 sleeping bags, toiletries and underwear were given out plus some dog food.![]()
A few people asked for extra water, which was gladly handed out.![]()
Good conversations were had at all stops.![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped both preparing the food and serving on the Run. ![]()
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Monday night coordinated by #hopebaptistchurch saw another evening of spot on catering. As the last person was served so the cupboard was bare! 103 people were served and 4 sleeping bags were given out with referrals to Path Devon Rough Sleepers Team. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped during the evening, to The Salvation Army - Plymouth Whitleigh for preparing the food, to the serving team and to StreetVet, Plymouth who had a number of dogs waiting to see them when they arrived. ![]()
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On Sunday the number of meals served was almost exactly the same as Saturday, just 1 less, 105. The team who operate out of Shekinah had plenty of food for everyone. There was a choice of tuna mayo, egg mayo or cheese sandwiches and the hot meal was a bacon pasta dish or a vegetarian pasty. There were also cold and hot drinks, crisps, apricots and a sweet treat. The soup was spiced lentil. ![]()
At the end of the night the surplus hot meals were taken to George House BCHA.![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out, with referrals to Path Devon, Rough Sleepers Team. ![]()
Many thanks to ALL our volunteers, with special thanks to Debbie who cooked both on Saturday morning and Sunday evening. Thanks also to FareShare South West for much of the food. ![]()
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It was a busy Saturday evening for the team from Plymouth Methodist Central Hall and St Peter & the Holy Apostles, Plymouth with 106 meals served amidst a high level of need. A number of people wanted to talk to us about their situation and an ambulance was called for 1 person with an amazingly quick response time. Thank you South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.![]()
6 sleeping bags were given out plus some clothes, a complete set to 1 person whose clothes were wringing wet and some toiletries. ![]()
Many thanks to the anonymous donor for the 8 pairs of jogging bottoms which arrived from our Amazon wish list on Saturday. They were put to good use straight away.![]()
The team had plenty of food with people at the last 2 stops receiving an extra portion if they so wished.![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team who quickly adapted when it was needed. ![]()
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It was a relatively quiet morning at Shekinah for the breakfast session prioritising rough sleepers. 17 people came in, most having a cooked breakfast and a packed lunch, and 8 having a shower. 4 more people were supported at the door. Lots of positive conversations were had and clients with particular needs were helped appropriately. Reviving an old tradition, a pack of UNO cards appeared and several animated games took place. As ever, the wonderful garden at Shekinah was available to enjoy on this, the first birthday of the garden following its being transposed from the Chelsea Flower Show. Thanks to all from Plymouth Soup Run and Path Devon who helped today.
On Friday Plymouth Christian Centre were busy both in the afternoon, cooking and in the evening serving on Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
The team served carrot soup, a choice of cheesy jacket potatoes and beans or cheesy pasta, which had all been prepared earlier by the team of cooks. ![]()
Cheese and ham sandwiches were served and there was a good supply of apricots, sweets and snacks. Drinking water was available for those that needed it. The volunteers catered high so had plenty for everyone.![]()
A total of 95 meals were served and 4x sleeping bags were issued, along with essentials like toiletries.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped both in the kitchen and out on the Run. ![]()
And “Happy Birthday” to the volunteers featured in the photo. ![]()
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Many thanks to Plymouth Mayflower Rotary Club for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run on Thursday evening. The team catered for 100 people and served 92. There was a selection of 3 types of sandwiches and 2 flavours of pasty. The vegetable soup was very popular. ![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out plus a few items of clothing, some toiletries and a day rider so a person could go to Derriford Hospital. ![]()
Although cooler people are still pleased to have bottles of water available.![]()
Many thanks to all the team for continuing to serve regularly on Plymouth Soup Run. and to #thecornwallbakery for the pasties. ![]()
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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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