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Saturday was a lovely start to the Christmas season. The Plymouth Soup Run team from #plymstockunitedchurch were out for the last time until the end of the year, and gave everyone a gift. 67 people were served, with 10 bags collected for family/friends not able to come to the run. So many happy faces. Thanks to ALL.
As every Saturday morning, we welcomed rough sleepers into Shekinah for a cooked breakfast, a shower, clean clothes, advice and the opportunity to rest in a safe space. On alternate Saturdays we are fortunate to have volunteers from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet providing our clients with much needed foot care. Thanks to all who contributed to today's session.
Today’s donations from our Amazon Wish List. Truly wonderful. Your generosity and support will make a real difference. Thank you ALL.
Friday was a quieter night with just 50 people served plus some extra bags collected for friends and family. The team prepared for 80 so most people at the last two stops had extra supplies. Thanks to the Plymouth Christian Centre team who were joined by volunteers from STAR - Student Action for Refugees University of Plymouth.![]()
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Many thanks to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run on Thursday. It was a cold, damp evening with 54 people served and 10 extra meals collected. We extend special thanks to volunteers Dave and Tracy, who are off to pastures new. They will be missed.
Wednesday night�Plymouth Soup Runp Run team Mutley Baptist Churchhurch were grateful toRoyal Marinesrines (Tamar) for a donation of 50 bags of food to add to the fare that they had prepared to take out and serve to the 85 people waiting at the Soup Run stops. The team also provided food for 12 friends and family members. Two sleeping bags (Path DevonDevon referrals for recipients), five blankets, lots of jumpers, joggers, coats and gloves, plus toiletries were also given out. Thanks to all.
Many, many thanks to EVERYONE who has purchased items from our Plymouth Soup Run Amazon wish list. Almost every thing arrives without a gift note, so we are unable to thank you personally. All the items will be distributed to the people we serve each night. We are so grateful on their behalf.
On Tuesday the Soup Run team from St Matts Plymouth were pleased to welcome back volunteers from City College Plymouth The King's TrustTrust. Sadly, it was another very wet night with fewer people collecting food, just 53 plus 3 extras for friends/family not able to get to the run. Thanks to everyone who hel#teamworkmwork
Many thanks to #ugboroughprimaryschool Westcountry Schools Trust for inviting us to talk about Plymouth Soup Run and explain how the Reverse Advent Calendar appeal works. The pupils were attentive, answering questions thoughtfully. Each class now has a box to collect any donations. ![]()
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Ricky is running the Rome Marathon in March to raise £1000 for Plymouth Soup Run. To support Ricky's effort, please see GoFundMe link below.
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Hi my name is Ricky and I’m running the Rome marathon in marc... Ricky Seldon needs your support for Please help the homeless and vulnerable people in Plymouth.
Hope Baptist Church organised the run last night. Viv led the kitchen team of #babcock Trades Union volunteers and new The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardAward student Ellie Rose. Mary drove the van with #VIVO#Vivo and Prayer Pastors Carl and Alex. A very busy run but the weather was kind! 96 people served with lots of food lovely soup, pasties, chicken and treats. Three sleeping bags and lots of clothes given out; four referrals to @Pathdevon. Thanks to all including @StreetVet.![]()
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Despite the wet and windy weather last night, the Plymouth Methodist Central Hall and St Peter & the Holy Apostles, Plymouth team was kept busy serving 86 meals including 13 for friends/family. Fortunately, there were lots of volunteers contibuting to great #teamwork, meeting, greeting and supporting people. Two sleeping bags and vast amounts of clothing and toiletries given out. Thanks to all including staff from FatFace Drake Circus, who organised an amazing donation of clothes.
The team from Plymouth Christian Centre were busy on Friday evening. serving 70 meals, including 13 for family/friends not able to get to the run. As well as the food, 8 sleeping bags and 4 blankets were given out, plus lots of clothes and toiletries. The deterioration in the weather has ramped up the need for warm clothes. Thanks to all.
On Thursday, a team of volunteers from #thecornwallbakery (Samworth Brothers) organised and served on Plymouth Soup Run. On a bitterly cold evening there were 60 people waiting for food, with 6 meals collected for family/friends. 12 bags of food were also taken to the night shelter. Path Devon staff joined the Run offering help to people without accommodation. Thanks to all.
The Mutley Baptist Church team organised Plymouth Soup Run last night. They found the vast majority of people in good spirits despite the cold! 67 meals were served plus 13 for friends and family not able to make it to the run. In addition, they gave out 4 sleeping bags to rough sleepers whom they referred to Path Devon, and gave out lots of jumpers, coats, trousers, hats, gloves, some men's joggers and toiletries. Thanks to all.
As always on a Monday, Hope Baptist Church organised Plymouth Soup Run. It was wet, windy and cold , but generally peaceful. A total of 97 meals were served including 11 for friends and family members not able to come to the run. Three sleeping bags were given out, replacing wet ones. Many thanks to all who helped: Vicky, Jean and #jubbengineering on food preparation, Richard and volunteers from Plymouth Labour serving, and StreetVet busy tending to a lot of dogs.![]()
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Great to have the support of Obedair, who have been helping on Plymouth Soup Run for many years. On Tuesday, they were joined by volunteers from Sphere Solutions - Gloucester on a very busy and bitterly cold evening. The team catered for 85 but had to buy more food for the last stop. Over 90 people served and three sleeping bags given out. Thanks to all.
Sundays are often busy - last night was no exception. Thanks to all who helped. We served 108 people plus 12 meals for family members. On the menu: shepherd's pie, pasta Bolognese/veggie pasta, sandwiches, fruit, yogurts, hot/cold drinks and soup. Two sleeping bags given out and one referral to @PathDevon. We also found time to celebrate a younger volunteers' birthday and to thank her (and her brother) for all their help and support. TrPlymstock SchooloWestcountry Schools Trustools Trust
On Saturday, a team from the Lighthouse Community Centre CIC, Liskeard, crossed the Tamar to serve on Plymouth Soup Run. Another busy night with 87 people served. 5 sleeping bags were given out to people who are currently #streethomeless. Many thanks to the team and their supporters.
