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99 people were served on Thursday evening by the ![]()
Callington Community Soup Run team who were joined by members of Saltash Tamar Lions. It was another busy evening, fortunately there were no serious issues and many people were glad to talk. ![]()
The soup was extremely popular and ran out after 2 stops but there was plenty of other food. At the end of the evening the surplus pasties were taken to The Salvation Army Devonport Life House Plymouth who kindly let the team use their kitchen for food preparation. ![]()
At all stops there was a steady stream of people asking for male and female underwear, socks, toiletries, wet wipes and toilet rolls etc as well as bottles of water.![]()
4 sleeping bags were given out with 2 referrals to Path Devon RST.![]()
Many thanks to all the team for crossing the Tamar to serve on Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
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It was another busy night for Plymouth Soup Run, this time for the team from Mutley Baptist Church. The number of people served was just short of 100 at 98. ![]()
The team report that although it was busy there was a good natured atmosphere during the evening. ![]()
As well as food the Wednesday team always have a good supply of clothes. Lots of underwear and socks (male and female) were issued in addition to sweatshirts as it was a little chillier than usual. 2 sleeping bags were given out with referrals to Path Devon.![]()
The remaining hot savouries were distributed at King's Road. Many thanks to Ginster's, Callington for continuing to provide many of the teams with pasties and savoury slices anTescoo to Tesco, Mutley Plain for their donations.![]()
Huge thanks to everyone at Mutley Baptist Church for collecting, preparing and serving the food EVERY Wednesday.
The number of people being served every night remains high. Last night, Tuesday, the team from St Matts Plymouth served 106 people with enough food prepared for everyone, including some ambient items. On the menu was pizza, macaroni cheese, tomato pasta and beans, potatoes and cheese. The sandwiches were cheese or ham and the highly rated soup, was chicken and vegetable. ![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out plus lots of clothes and toiletries. ![]()
There was a good atmosphere at all the stops and no issues. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team at St Matthias both the volunteers who collect and prepare all the food and the people who serve on Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
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An interesting evening for the Hope Baptist Team with 70+ at the first stop! ![]()
An air of quiet and calm as everyone waited patiently at each stop and received the food and drink with humbling gratitude.![]()
Lots of encouraging conversations with those who came to be fed with our Prayer Pastors (Stephen and Bronia) as well as the Dockyard friends team. ![]()
It was driver/team lead Mary's penultimate run. ![]()
Thanks to the PREP team from Round Table, Louis our DofE student, Delphine, and work experience student Joel. All led by Vicky and Holly.![]()
Huge thanks to everyone who makes this happen each and every Monday night.![]()
And of course huge thankStreetVetetVet, volunteers for their help every Monday. They had a busy ni#teamworkm#communitysupportp#helpingothersthers
123 people were served on Sunday evening by a team of volunteers including STORM running who provide regular support on Sundays. We had catered for 120 so there was just enough food for everyone with nothing left at the end of the night. Jenny worked hard in the kitchen and made a delicious vegetarian pasta bake. There was a wide selection of sandwiches, plus soup, hot drinks and a car full of water and extras including some yogurts, custard pots and fruit. ![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out. ![]()
Many thanks to Dawn Dixon’s dad for all his donations. The tuna and savoury paste was used straight away when we realised we didn’t have quite enough sandwich fillings!!![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team for their help and to FareShare South West for the fruit, bread and yogurts. ![]()
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Saturday seemed a lot quieter than of late with no issues. Everyone was very calm and the Ice lollies were well received.![]()
92 people were served.![]()
The team from Saint Paul’s Church Efford prepared 100 + meals so there was plenty for everyone with extras given out at the last stop. ![]()
As always clothing of all sorts was in demand but there were no requests for sleeping bags.![]()
Many thanks to all the team and to everyone who continues to donate. The water and men’s pants received are being given out each night. ![]()
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It was an exceptionally busy Saturday morning for #roughsleepers at Shekinah with 32 people served including a number of new people we had not previously met. Our team of Plymouth Soup Run volunteers was much smaller than usual due to holiday and family commitments, so we were all very busy!A special mention must go to Nicky and Trish who cooked all the breakfasts in a very hot kitchen.![]()
Many thanks to all the team and to everyone who dropped off donations this a.m. The ice creams were VERY well received. ![]()
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Once again, on Friday afternoon, a team of cooks at Plymouth Christian Centre were busy preparing the food for Plymouth Soup Run. On the menu, lentil and tomato soup, bacon and pasta or veggie pasta. The sandwiches were ham salad or cheese salad. The team also had lots of yoghurt and fruit to give out. Thanks to FareShare South West.![]()
During the evening 95 people were served by the ‘out’ team with everyone delighted with their food. Water and hot drinks were also available plus some clothes and toiletries.![]()
On the Hoe it was great to catch up with someone who has completely turned their life around and is now in stable accommodation and working.![]()
Many thanks to all the team, both those preparing the food in a hot kitchen and the team out on the run. ![]()
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On Thursday it was an absolute pleasure to meet Daisy from #stonehousescoutgroup who came to Plymouth Soup Run to present the amazing sum of £197 she had raised in support of our work. Many, many thanks Daisy.![]()
Everyone was bowled over by her efforts and Daisy, Akela and her family were interested to see how busy it was at Mayflower Street, where the team from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was serving everyone.![]()
During the evening 91 people were served and 1 sleeping bag was given out. As always it was good to catch up with people and hear their news.![]()
The team had catered for 110 people so the extra hot food and sandwiches were taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Once again HUGE thanks to Daisy for her wonderful fund raising and many thanks to the team for preparing and serving the food. ![]()
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It was slightly quieter on Wednesday due to the football semi-final but there was still lots of need.![]()
86 people were served. ![]()
It was busy at Mayflower St but people were fairly quiet and didn't stay around. Everyone was particularly grateful for the bottles of water! ![]()
The roars of delight were heard nearby when England scored! But sadly when the final whistle blew not the result everyone hoped for. ![]()
Soup is still extremely popular even in this warm weather and the team ran out at Martin Street. Two sleeping bags with referralPath DevonDevon were made.![]()
Surprisingly 2 jackets were given out but requests were mainly for T-shirts and jogging bottoms for men, some small women's clothing and the usual socks and underwear. Some toiletries were requested. ![]()
The remaining hot savouries were distributed at King's Road. Thanks to a great team from Mutley Ba#helpingothers![]()
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Many thanks to Obedair who continue to regularly support Plymouth Soup Run. On Tuesday a team of volunteers led by #louisebeer supplied, packaged and served on the Run ably assisted by #charlieede who helped in the kitchen. ![]()
101 people were served with a good selection of sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls and treats. Pot noodles and Porridge pots were also available, as necessary, at stop 4. ![]()
5 sleeping bags were given out plus some toiletries. ![]()
The team were joined by Darren from the HIPP team, Health, Inclusion Pathway Plymouth Livewell Southwest who caught up with some people offering a listening ear and advice and support. ![]()
Great #teamwork offering #communitysupport. ![]()
Thank you all.
It was a busy Monday with 111 people served. ![]()
Bev, Andy and the Nando's039;s team did the kitchen prep while Kath, Bronia, Josh, Will and volunteers #wardwilliamsliams served the fStreetVetetVet were out as they are every Monday. ![]()
This Monday we were delighted to be joined by Harri Leigh a member of the Safeguarding team withinSouth Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustTrust. Harri was keen to talk to people who had used the ambulance service to find out about their experiences and to chat about how those experiences (good or bad) could shape the service in the future. Many thanks to everyone who stopped to talk to Harri. ![]()
Thanks also to all the volunteers who helped both front and back of ho#teamworkm#communitysupportpport
It was a hot and busy Sunday night for the team from Saint Pauls Church Efford. 139 people were served. The volunteers had enough food for everyone as they had prepared 123 meals with extra chicken nuggets as back up .![]()
Ice blocks were given out together with bottles of water and this went down very well in the heat.![]()
Once again, the night was not without incident and when everyone had been served, the team had to move on very quickly from stop three. ![]()
The soup run administrator has been compiling the data for June 2026. The average number of meals served with 103 per night. In 2016 our records show the nightly average number of meals served was 57, quite a contrast.![]()
Many thanks to the team from Saint Paul’s church who serve not only on a Saturday once a month, but cover for the Sunday team when they need a break. Your support is much appreciated.![]()
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With the England match due to start at 10p.m. We thought it might be quieter but not so! ![]()
Another night with spot on catering. The team prepared food for 90 and 90 people were served. ![]()
Once again the team from Plymstock United Church had 2 varieties of home made soup and the bacon soup in particular was very popular. ![]()
As well as food some toiletries were given out and 1 sleeping bag.![]()
It is great to see the friendships that have developed between the people we serve with many stopping to chat to each other and offer support. ![]()
Many thanks to last nights team of 4 who did a brilliant job.![]()
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On a hot Saturday morning 19 people currently #streethomeless were pleased to come into Shekinah and cool down while enjoying their breakfast and in a number of cases catching up on their sleep. 9 people enjoyed a refreshing shower with the opportunity to change their socks, tee shirts and other items of clothing.![]()
Once again we were joined by Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet and Freya was kept busy throughout the morning tending to people’s feet.![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped this morning. ![]()
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It was a slightly quieter Friday night for the team from Plymouth Christian Centre with 71 people served.![]()
As every Friday the team of cooks had been busy in a very hot kitchen preparing the food. On the menu was spicy lentil soup, chicken kiev with mashed potato and carrots, pasta with chicken and tomato sauce, or potato wedges with cheese and beans. There was a choice of ham and tomato or garlic cheese sandwiches. As every night there was lots of water available plus a selection of hot drinks. ![]()
Many thanks to FareShare South West for most of the food. ![]()
People who are currently #roughsleeping were pleased to hear Shekinah would be open on Saturday morning so there would be somewhere cooler to go. ![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped, the team of cooks and the volunteers who served on the Run. ![]()
Thanks also for the many generous donations that have arrived from our Amazon Wish list. We have received 8 sleeping bags, 2 rucksacks and some joggers. ![]()
More joggers have also been donated by Chameleons Hair and Scalp. Thank you ALL. ![]()
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Many congratulations Lyndsey from all of us at Plymouth Soup Run.
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On a busy, hot night, a team from The Cornwall Bakery together with Callington Lions served 104 meals. The team had a good selection of sandwiches and pasties, with so many pasties available lots were taken to George House BCHA at the end of the evening. Snack bags, soup and hot drinks were also available. ![]()
2 people were given some advise on medical matters including a day rider for 1 person to access their Dr’s surgery.![]()
It was great to hear that 1 person has been able to acquire accommodation. ![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped and to The Salvation Army Devonport Life House Plymouth for the use of their kitchen. ![]()
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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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