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Saturday morning at #Shekinah was especially busy for Plymouth Soup Run volunteers and the podiatrist from #ForgottenFeetHelpingHomelessFeet. During the morning the team served 34 people making this one of the busiest mornings for a very long while. Jo, the podiatrist, treated 8 people, 3 of whom needed a Dr’s referral. ![]()
Many people stayed for the morning enjoying, not just their breakfast, but the chance to sit and relax as well. ![]()
HUGE thanks to all the volunteers and welcome to Emily who joined the team for the first time. ![]()
Thanks also to Peter, who not only cooked LOTS of breakfasts but made a large batch of vegetable soup ready for tomorrow evening’s Run. ![]()
As always we are pleased to receive donations. The sweets dropped off by Abi, following a Halloween event brought a smile to everyone’s face and the apples from Liz’s trees will be used to make apple crumble. Thank you all.![]()
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On Friday, after torrential rain all afternoon, the team from #plymouthchristiancentre were lucky with a very calm and mild evening. Although just 70 people were served in total, the stops seemed busy. But there was a good atmosphere throughout and lots of chat with customers. The cream of vegetable soup was a hit, and spaghetti bolognaise was popular, plus lots of snacks and sandwiches, thanks to #faresharesouthwest. The cars were empty at the end of the evening but the team managed to give 3 late comers a reasonable meal thanks to a drop off from Tesco and a local bakery. ![]()
Thanks to everyone for their help and support. ![]()
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Once a month, on a Thursday, Plymouth Soup Run is organised by #thecornwallbakery. Last night the team had a great selection of sandwiches, so many different varieties that it was hard to choose. One person, having chosen a chicken and bacon sandwich, then choose a chicken and mushroom pasty, followed by chicken and vegetable soup and smiled while describing his chicken feast. Moments such as these can help people feel so much brighter. The chicken and vegetable soup was very popular and received lots of praise. ![]()
The team catered for 100 people, serving approximately 90, with the remaining food distributed at the final stop. ![]()
3 sleeping bags, 2 dayriders, and some toiletries were also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers at the Cornwall Bakery and to The Salvation Army Devonport Life House Plymouth for the use of their kitchen. ![]()
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Many thanks to Gemma and the members of #comptonsocialclub for their generous donations. These donations will really help the people we serve every night.![]()
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A Wednesday evening can only mean one thing for Plymouth Soup Run, a team of volunteers from #MutleyBaptistChurch will be organising and serving on the Run. Last night was no exception but, as it was Firework night, the team only went to 3 stops. There was no access to the usual stop on The Hoe..![]()
71 people were served with 12 extra bags collected for family / friends. ![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out with referrals to Path Devon as well as lots of clothes including coats,trousers,sweatshirts,socks and underwear.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and their team of volunteers, Karen, Yeti, Kevin, Tracey, James, Connor, Peter and Garry (1st timer) - a fab team!’![]()
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On Tuesday the Plymouth Soup Run was organised by #babcock with support from #eliorcatering who funded and cooked the food with extra funds donated by #speedyhire, who also served on the night. ![]()
Simone from #HiPP ( Hospital Inclusion Pathway Plymouth) also joined the team providing a listening ear and focused support. ![]()
Great #teamwork by all involved. ![]()
It was a relatively busy but calm night with a steady flow of people. Elior catered for 100 with only a small amount left at the end of the evening to drop off at George House BCHA. The piping hot pasta meals were much appreciated as was the soup, sandwiches and snack bags. ![]()
I sleeping bag, 2 blankets and some underwear, socks and gloves were also distributed. ![]()
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A blustery but thankfully dry evening!![]()
79 people were served with 10extra bags collected for friends /family not able to get to the run.![]()
Zoe and the Dockyard Team were in the kitchen and welcomed Ella our new DofE student (along with mum Emma). Ella will be doing the Bronze Award service, with us.![]()
On the bus were Saltash Medical Centre Team and Jess along with Prayer Pastors Simon and Bronia.![]()
3 sleeping bags, 3 rucksacks and 1 camping lights given out. given out. ![]()
4 StreetVet were busy looking after our 4 legged friend.![]()
Many thanks to ALL.![]()
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We are once again launching our Reverse Advent Calendar appeal. Everyone’s generosity in previous years enabled us to provide the people we serve with additional winter treats and comforts, as well as replenishing vital stocks for the new year. Please see the details below and in the first comment. Thank you.
As is so often the case there are lots of people to thank for their help on Sunday. A huge thank you to the 3 volunteers from STORM running who joined our slightly depleted Sunday team, helping both with the food preparation and serving on the Run. We could not have managed without you. Thanks as always to our regular volunteers, to #faresharesouthwest for all the fruit, milk, cakes, drinks and pizzas and to staff from #jar who at the end of a busy day brought down their remaining cakes and bread. Brilliant teamwork. ![]()
The team catered for 100 and served 108 meals, including quite a few extras for people known to us, who were unable to access the run. There was just enough food for everyone with a quick stop at #Shekinah to top up on some supplies. ![]()
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It was a cold, calm, relatively busy Saturday evening for the team from #plymstockunitedchurch. The team served 77 people with 10 extra bags collected for family members. Spot on catering meant there was very little food left at the end of the night. What was left was shared out amongst the people at the last stop. ![]()
The team had been gifted some lovely toiletry bags full of toiletries together with 4 beautiful, handmade, warm blankets which were all very well received. ![]()
Many thanks to Plymstock United Church and their team of volunteers and supporters who serve Plymouth Soup Run once a month. ![]()
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Not surprisingly, given the dreadful weather on Friday night, 22 people and 2 dogs, joined us at #Shekinah this morning for hot drinks, cereal and a cooked breakfast. 8 people had a shower with most people needing some clean, dry items of clothing. A phone call was made to Plymouth Out of Hours to check on a person’s housing options and lots of people charged their phones. Everyone who wanted one, left with a packed lunch. ![]()
It is always good to catch up with people so we know how they are. ![]()
Many thanks to all the Plymouth Soup Run volunteers who help on a Saturday morning. We couldn'’t run the Saturday session without you. #communitysupport #MakeADifference
The weather this week has not been without its challenges! Wednesday, very cold, Thursday, wet and windy and last night, Friday, wet and windy plus thunder and lightning!! Not surprisingly Friday was quieter for the team from Plymouth Christian Centre with 50 people served plus lots of extras collected for family / friends. ![]()
As always on a Friday thanks to #faresharesouthwest there was a good selection of food including steak pies or mushroom pies with roasted vegetables, hot dogs, fresh vegetable soup, cupcakes, chocolate snacks, grapes and satsumas. 5 sleeping bags, a blanket and 3 day riders were given out. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helps both collecting and preparing the food and serving on Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
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It has been a busy Friday for #OwenWilliams. His first job was to pick up the beautiful knitted hats and toiletries from Sue Potts followed by a trip to the #FareShareSouthWest warehouse. Once there, together with Jack, Lee and Bill, Owen helped to collect the food for the weekend and load it into the car before taking it to Shekinah where he helped to unload it. Once the food was put away Owen delivered some towels to Kerry who called him “her hero”. ![]()
Later in the day ( yes he did have lunch and a cake) Owen enjoyed opening the Amazon parcel which contained jodgging bottoms from Joy Newnham. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone for their help and donations. Amazing team work to ensure the people we serve every night are well looked after. ![]()
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And “the rain came pouring down!” not to mention the gusty wind!! But still there were people waiting for food with a team of volunteers out on Plymouth Soup Run ready to serve them. ![]()
On Thursday it was the turn of volunteers from #PlymouthMayflowerRotaryClub to organise and serve on the Run. 60 people were served during the evening with lots of extra bags collected for family / friends who were unable to brave the weather. 2 sleeping bags and some clothes were also given out. ![]()
People who are currently sleeping in their tents were worried whether their tents would stay up overnight and the team were asked for tent pegs and safety pins. Sadly, none of which we had. Our thoughts are with everyone who was sleeping out last night. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team. ![]()
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One of the main talking points on Wednesday was how much colder it is now. So not surprisingly, there were lots of requests for coats, hats, gloves and socks. 4 sleeping bags were also given out and the warm soup and coffee were much in demand. 85 people were served including some people who are newly homeless. They were advised to go to #Shekinah in the morning. ![]()
Many thanks, as always, on a Wednesday, to the team from #mutleybaptistchurch.![]()
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Once again we have received some really useful donations via our Amazon wish list. 6 sleeping bags, a tray of Pot Noodles and 12 cartons of fruit salad in juice have arrived and will be given to the people we serve when out on Plymouth Soup Run. Many thanks to Taran, Jan Pirret and everyone who has donated. Your support is very much appreciated.![]()
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On Tuesday thanks to the team from #stmatts and #faresharesouthwest there was a great selection of food on the menu. People could choose between pasta bake, fish fingers, beans and chips or pizza with jacket potatoes. The sandwiches were ham or cheese and there was also, very seasonal, pumpkin soup. All of this was available plus lots of fruit and other goodies from #faresharesouthwest. As well as food, 2 sleeping bags, a blanket, lots of clothes, some toiletries and dog food for 3 dogs were also given out.![]()
69 people were served with the remaining sandwiches taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Many thanks to everyone involved. ![]()
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On Monday Viv welcomed the PREP team from #Babcock and #Kaefer along with Steff and Jean, her Kitchen Buddies.![]()
An 'individuals' team was on the bus with Mary driving and leading the band of 'Merry Men'. Alex and Richard, the Prayer Pastors, were much in demand with their listening ears.![]()
80 served on the evening that was not without its 'ups and downs' and tricky moments.![]()
"Plenty of lovely food and soup given out with lots of time for chats with everybody grateful”.![]()
As always on a Monday the volunteers from StreetVet joined the Run checking that all the animals were well and had what they needed. Many thanks to ALL who helped. ![]()
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Over the weekend 171 meals have been served by Plymouth Soup Run teams. On Saturday thanks go to #plymouthmethodistcentralhall together with #stpeterandtheholyapostles and on Sunday our thanks go to #stpaulschurchefford. As well as food, 8 sleeping bags were given out together with warm clothes and toiletries. On Sunday, pie, mash and beans were on the menu with sticky toffee pudding or yogurt for desert.![]()
Tins donated by Lipson Vale Primary School, Emmanuel Church and Green Acres Care Home were also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped in whatever way.![]()
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Seventeen people who are currently rough sleeping came to Shekinah this morning. It was a calm and peaceful session. All had a cooked breakfast, some then choosing to rest quietly, and some having a shower or enjoying chatting to other clients and volunteers. The hardships of rough sleeping were clearly taking their toll on the health of a number of people. One was recently discharged from hospital. Two had wounds dressed, and another was encouraged to go to the Cumberland Centre for attention. A medical student working on a project on health advocacy for people experiencing homelessness had positive interactions with clients and volunteers, exploring the challenges that rough sleeping brings and the services that are available in response. A big thank-you to the kitchen team and to all who helped make the session a success.
