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It was a steady peaceful evening for the Mutley Baptist Church team out on their regular Wednesday Plymouth Soup Run. They served 65 people plus 13 meals provided for friends/family not able to get to the run. Demand was low for clothing, but a lot of toiletries, especially women's, were given out as well as one sleeping bag. Thanks to all the team.
As forecast on Tuesday night, by 9pm the rain had arrived and was torrential by the time the St Matts Plymouth team arrived at the Hoe stop. Serving food was challenging, but the team were struck by how uncomplaining the 65 people they served were. A really challenging night for people who are streethomeless. Many thanks to all the team and to Rachel from @changingfuturesplymouth who joined the run. Apologies, it was far too wet to take any photos!!
Last night, Hope Baptist Church were out on Plymouth Soup Run, as every Monday. Bev and Jaide were joined in the kitchen by Team #vivo, peparing pasties, KFC, cheese jackets, bananas and custard, and fruit crumble made with fruit from Provide Devon. Mary drove the minibus with #babcock Trades Union volunteers, along with Prayer Pastors Alex and Philippa providing the all important opportunity to listen and chat to clients. Thanks to all including StreetVet volunteers joining the team.
Yet again, the Sunday Plymouth Soup Run team were out in the pouring rain. Everyone we served was drenched through, but still 75 people came to collect food with another 11 bags collected for friends and family not able to come out. There was plenty of food for everyone with extra available at the last 2 stops. Remaining food taken to George House BCHA. HUGE thanks to all the team.
It was a peaceful evening on Saturday for the Plymouth Soup Run team from St Paul’s Church, Efford with plenty of good conversations. Slightly busier than Friday, with 68 people served at the Run and 9 bags collected for friends/family unable to come to the Run. Many thanks to Nick, Jo and all the team.
A huge thank you to Carl Williams Co-op for the very generous donation of drinks for the Sunday night Plymouth Soup Run. Everyone we serve will be delighted. Thanks also to our volunteer Phil for collecting them.
A slightly quieter Friday night for the team from Plymouth Christian Centre, with 60 people at the run and 8 bags for friends/family not able to collect for theselves. As always, it was good to chat with people and hear how they are. One vulnerabe person, newly homeless, was accommodated for the night via Path Devon/Plymouth City Council. Thanks to everyone who helped.
Plymouth Mayflower Rotary Club organised the run on Thursday night, sourcing, preparing and serving the food to 78 people, plus 11 extra bags collected for friends and family not able to get to the run. The team had plenty of food as they were given 40 rounds of sandwiches as well as the usual pastry items from Ginsters. Thanks to all.
As always on Wednesdays, a team from Mutley Baptist Church went out on Plymouth Soup Run last night. The team served 67 people, with food also taken for 10 friends and family members not able to get to the run. A sleeping bag and a blanket were given out, plus toiletries and a large quantity of warm clothing, reflecting the recent downturn in temperatures. Many thanks to all the team.
Today, the 10th day of the 10th month is #WorldHomelessDay (as well as #WorldMentalHealthDay). Here are 10 Plymouth Soup Run facts to mark the day. Over the last year, to serve people experiencing homelessness and other disadvantage, and with help from our volunteers, partners and supporters, we have:
On a damp Tuesday night, a business team from TOTUS sourced, prepared and served the food on Plymouth Soup Run. Their catering was spot on. 72 people came to the run and 7 bags were collected for friends and family. On two nights running, we have been able to tell people the good news that they now have accommodation. Thanks to all, including the St Paul's Church, Efford team for the use of their kitchen.
Many thanks to all who helped Hope Baptist Church prepare and serve the food for 85 people on Monday (plus 6 bags for friends/family not able to come to the run). 4 sleeping bags were also given out. The Mexican sausage pasta prepared by Jan and team (Jan, Jeoff, Holly, Wendy, Rachel, Jason and Max) was well recieved. On the bus were driver Chris plus Matt, Joe, Niko, Will, Bronia and prayer pastors Jaide and Philippa. Thanks also to Emily Path Devon and the StreetVet volunteers for their help.
A HUGE Plymouth Soup Run thank you to everyone at #morleymeadowprimaryschool for their very generous #harvest donations. The Harvest assembly was brilliant, with lovely singing and poems. On behalf of everyone we serve each night, many, many thanks. ![]()
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The Plymouth Soup Run team from St Paul's Church Efford were out on the run last night. It was a welcome dry, calm evening, with 81 people served plus 12 meals taken for friends and family members not able to come to the run. Lots of good conversations were had, and four sleeping bags and a very large amount of clothing were given out, mostly to replace wet clothes and bedding. Many thanks to the team.
All the volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre were delighted to hear that a man who has been #streethomeless for a number of weeks, now has accommodation. He was SO happy and proudly showed us his keys. A busy Friday with 83 people served. Many thanks to all the team.
On Thursday, for the 3rd time this week, the Plymouth Soup Run team was joined by The King's TrustTrust students and their tutor City College Plymouthmouth. Together with volunteers fromLions Club of Plymouth CIOh CIO, they served 72 people plus 9 bags for family and friends not able to get to the run. 2 sleeping bags and 2 laundry vouchers were also given out. Thanks to all.
On Wednesday, the regular team from Mutley Baptist Church were joined by another group of The King's TrustTrust students City College Plymouthmouth A busy night with 85 people served. As well as food, clothes and 2 sleeping bags were also given out. Thanks to all the team, the students,TescoTesco Mutley Plain for the food donation.
Once again, a big thank you to Sean and Graeme of Harbour Plymouth for delivering a further session of training on drug awareness and naloxone administration to Plymouth Soup Run volunteers on Wednesday evening. The training is excellent, updating volunteers on the drastically changing drug landscape and helping to save lives.![]()
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This week, Plymouth Soup Run are delighted to welcome back The King's TrustTrust students City College Plymouthmouth. On Tuesday, the students joined the team St Matts Plymouthmouth, packing the food bags and then serving the 55 people who came to the run on what turned out to be a calm and quiet night. Many thanks to everyone who helped.
On Monday night, a change in the weather from the awful wind and rain of the previous night was welcomed by everyone. The calm atmosphere made for some good conversations. Hope Baptist Church led the run with volunteers from Devonport Community Baptist Church, Will, Joe, Richard, Carl and Michael. They served 70 people with chicken and soup plus the usual fayre prepared by Zoe and #babcock Trades Union volunteers. Thanks to all including StreetVet looking after people's companion animals.
