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There was a steady flow of people collecting food on Saturday both for themselves and in some cases for family / friends as well. The team from #PlymstockUnitedChurch prepared food for 90 people with 78 served during the evening. As always when this team are on Plymouth Soup Run the homemade bacon soup was given ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️s. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers for preparing the food and serving on the Run.![]()
Thanks also to the staff from #elburtonprimaryschool, Michelle, and a staff member’s son, who used his pocket money, to buy some items for the wonderful donation ( seen below) which the team started to distribute last night. Thanks also to Cathy who dropped off a bag of items. ![]()
Everyone served during the evening was delighted to receive their bag of toiletries. ![]()
Together we will try to #MakeADifference by #helpingothers.
A Saturday leading up to Christmas at #Shekinah can only mean 1 thing, there are lots of people to thank for their donations and also for their help.![]()
People arrived throughout the morning with truly amazing donations, some of which we gave out straight away. Lucy, her family and friends donated LOTS of really useful clothes, Teresa and Kev arrived with boxes full to the brim, including everything we had asked for in our Reverse Advent Calendar Appeal and Ella arrived with a mixture of really helpful items, including a selection box which we shared with people straight away. 2 sleeping bags and some bedding was also dropped off during the morning. ![]()
While donations were arriving the Plymouth Soup Run volunteers also cooked and served 18 breakfasts, prepared packed lunches, gave out items of clothing and, through Plymouth City Council, arranged emergency accommodation for someone for the weekend. ![]()
During the morning we were joined by a dental nurse and a dental hygienist from #peninsuladental giving advice on teeth care. ![]()
HUGE thanks to everyone, together we can #MakeADifference.
It was a steady Friday night for the team from #plymouthchristiancentre. No stop was too busy and everyone was very cheerful and in good spirits, despite a damp evening. ![]()
The food was popular - pumpkin soup went down a treat after initial reservations! And the sausages, meat or vegetarian, with potatoes, vegetables and gravy were much appreciated . A special treat was provided by Lynette who made 80 portions of apple and pear crumble. ![]()
Having prepared food for more people than arrived at the stops (just 57), the team were very generous with plenty for family and friends, plus lots of extras. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone from Plymouth Christian Centre who help by collecting, preparing and serving on Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
Thanks also to Sharon Brodie- Churchward for her generous donation of Pot Noodles and cartons of juice. ![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference #teamwork
Everyone was very pleased that the rain had stopped by the time the Lions Club of Plymouth CIO served on Plymouth Soup Run. As always, when the Lions team organise the Run, the soup made by Ian was extremely popular. ![]()
Another quieter night with 64 people served during the evening and 13 food parcels collected for family members. ![]()
The team had a selection of clothing items which people were delighted with. ![]()
Many thanks to the Lions Club of Plymouth for organising and serving every 5 weeks. ![]()
Thanks also to the anonymous donor for the water. Whatever the weather people who are #streethomeless always ask for water.![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference #teamwork #helpingothers
This Wednesday was much quieter, than last week, for the team from #MutleyBaptistChurch with 74 people served across the 4 Plymouth Soup Run stops. Lots of extra bags were also collected for family/friends unable to come to the run.![]()
Wednesday is one of the main nights for clothes and lots of coats, hats and scarves were given out last night, together with 2 blankets and a sleeping bag.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist church for organising the soup run every Wednesday evening.![]()
Thanks also to everyone who continues to send donations: ![]()
to Sue Smale for the tray of pot noodles and to the couple who dropped off their reverse advent calendar donation at Saint Paul’s church Efford.![]()
Everybody’s support is so valuable, thank you all.![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference #teamwork
It was a dry but very cold evening on Tuesday with lots of requests for socks, hats, hoodies and gloves. ![]()
On the menu was chicken and vegetable soup, pasta bake, steak slice with carrots and potato, and pizza. ![]()
Many thanks Fareshare South West for much of the food, expertly prepared by Sheena and volunteers from #stmattsplymouth, who organised the evening.![]()
Thanks also to everyone who continues to donate food and other items. ![]()
Thanks to #lovellhomes for the wonderful donation of ambient food, some of which was shared last night and to the amazing 90 year old for all the knitted items she has made.![]()
The team catered for 120 but with just 81 people served on the Run, lots of extra meals were given out at the last stop with some also taken to The George, BCHA.![]()
4 sleeping bags and 4 blankets were given out with 3 referrals to Path Devon.![]()
As it was so cold lots of people were especially grateful for the hot food. ![]()
Thanks to everyone who helps in whatever way. ![]()
Great #teamwork #communitysupport #MakeADifference.
On Monday Plymouth Soup Run was coordinated by #hopebaptistchurch. The food prep team led by Viv, along with the Dockyard Team, prepared food for 120 as the numbers have been quite high recently. However, on a much quieter night the team only saw 72 clients so there were plenty of extras for friends and family.![]()
Volunteers from #msubs served on the Run with Prayer Pastors Richard and Bronia, providing listening ears. ![]()
With a cold night ahead some of the rough sleepers were expressing their concern.![]()
As always on a Monday, volunteers from StreetVet were out with the team. ![]()
Thanks to everyone involved.![]()
#communitysupport #teamwork #helpingothers
100 people came along to Plymouth Soup Run on Sunday to collect food with another 10 meals collected for family members. Having catered for 120 people there was just enough food for everyone. On the menu : mince, mash & peas, with a vegetarian option of tomato & mozzarella bake, vegetable soup, lots of fruit, yogurt and snacks plus hot and cold drinks. ![]()
The team also gave out some gloves, socks, underwear, lots of toiletries, 1 sleeping bag, 2 blankets and a dayrider. ![]()
Once again this week the regular Sunday team were joined by volunteers from #StormRunning who helped prepare the food & serve on the Run.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered, to Dawn & all the customers of #TheCuttingCorner and to Steph & friends for their wonderful donations, many of whom we took straight out on the Run last night. #makeadifferencetogether #Teamwork #communitysupport.
A huge thank you to Romy O’Connell for this wonderful donation of Pot Noodles and drinks, which has just arrived. We will be giving out the drinks and some of the Pot Noodles tonight and during the week. Thanks also to Steve Body for dropping off 6 boxes of Doritos. We gave out 2 full boxes last night and will be sharing the contents of the other 4 boxes tonight. ![]()
#helpingothers #MakeADifferenceTogether
Saturday was another quieter night with plenty of food for everybody. The volunteers from Methodist Central Hall, together with St Peter and The Holy Apostles, had prepared food for over 100 people but with only 80 people seen during the evening plus some extra meals collected for friends or family, there were lots of seconds available at the last two stops. ![]()
Two sleeping bags and five blankets were given out as well as some warm hats.![]()
Many thanks to everybody who helped either preparing the food or serving during the evening .![]()
Last Thursday, St Peter and The Holy Apostles opened their doors during the very cold weather for people to sleep there overnight. From December 1st onwards their doors will open overnight once a week as part of project 58: 7. being organised by. Path Devon and #transformingplymouthtogether. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone for #helpingothers![]()
#communitysupport #makeadifferencetogether
The importance of Plymouth Soup Run volunteers opening #Shekinah was illustrated by remarks from 2 people who came down for their breakfast this morning. “You do loads for us you do, I appreciate it and “ We wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for all of you”. ![]()
18 people were served during the morning and, testament to a breakfast enjoyed, is shown by the before and after photos below. The team were joined by Freya from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet who treated 3 clients. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who has donated during the week. 4 of the sleeping bags and the rucksack were given out today plus lots of socks and clothes. ![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helps in what ever way, by donating, preparing food, washing up, taking out the rubbish and giving up their time to serve. You really do #MakeADifference![]()
#teamwork #helpingothers
Friday was a quieter night ( but still very chilly) for the volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre. The team had a wonderful selection of food that had been prepared by their cooks earlier in the day. On the menu was chicken curry, sausage roll and beans, pumpkin soup, snacks, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. 76 people were served during the evening with another 12 meals collected for family members / friends. ![]()
As everyday this week, there were LOTS of requests for gloves, which we have now run out of so will need to purchase more. Warm socks were also in demand. ![]()
Many thanks to the anonymous donor who sent us 3 packs of socks. ![]()
Anyone who is #streethomeless was reminded that Plymouth Soup Run volunteers will open #Shekinah at 9a.m. on Saturday.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped on Friday, whether collecting and cooking the food or serving Plymouth Soup Run. Great #teamwork. #communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
Thursday was another very cold, busy night, with people who are #streethomeless checking if they had accommodation for the night Path Devon or asking for sleeping bags and blankets, if they had decided to stay in their tents. ![]()
The team, from Callington, came prepared with lots of food, piping hot soup and drinks, together with sleeping bags, roll mats and blankets. 96 meals were served during the evening and 5 sleeping bags, roll mats and blankets were also given out. ![]()
Whilst some people wanted to chat about their situation many left quickly as the temperature dropped. ![]()
Many thanks to the volunteers from the Callington Soup Run team who cross the Tamar every 5 weeks to serve on the streets of Plymouth. Thanks also to all the organisations who have opened their doors this week providing accommodation for people who are #streethomeless, in this very cold weather. ![]()
#communitysupport #teamwork #MakeADifference #helpingothers
Wednesday was an exceptionally busy night for the team from #mutleybaptistchurch who were swamped at the first stop with sheer numbers, 82 people, with a number needing additional support. ![]()
Because of the weather a lot of people were waiting to talk to a member of the Rough Sleeper Team Path Devon so they could access emergency shelter for the night.![]()
Due to the number of people at stop 1, together with the level of need, the team left the stop slightly later than usual. ![]()
All the prepared food was given out during the evening together with lots of coats, hats, scarfs, gloves and a lot of toiletries.![]()
4 sleeping bags were also given out. ![]()
Huge thanks to ALL the team on a VERY busy night when 120 meals were served. ![]()
#teamwork #MakeADifference #communitysupport
Tomorrow, Thursday 20th November, why not pop along to Methodist Central Hall for a morning of health, supprt and —— FREE food and drinks.
As always when #citybus organise Plymouth Soup Run everyone is pleased to see the Chatter bus arrive. It was a very cold, busy evening with 113 people served on the night plus a further 11 bags collected for family members. ![]()
The remaining food was distributed at the last stop.![]()
2 sleeping bags were also given out together with some warm clothes.![]()
Because of the drop in temperature, emergency accommodation was being arranged by Path Devon.![]()
Many thanks to #citybus and everyone who helped last night. ![]()
#communitysupport #teamwork #helpingothers #MakeADifference
Monday, co ordinated by #hopebabtistchurch, was a pleasant but busy evening! ![]()
After a slow start 76 people were served at the first stop alone! With 112 served in total (Inc those for friends/family).![]()
Fresh vegetable soup, pasties, chicken or baked potatoes were on the menu. Along with the usual 'sandwich bags'. All prepared by Bev and her kitchen#wilsonpartnersonPartners.![]()
Many clients commented on the change of temperature but everyone was glad it stayed dry. Gloves were in high demand.![]()
4 sleeping bags were given out and one blanket.![]()
Lots of good conversations were had, generally catching up and life events.![]()
Mary drove the #StPaulsPrimarySchoolmarySchool. Grateful thanks to all our volunteers but especially to Joe and Michael who stepped in last minute.![]()
Thanks also to Leo, Tolu, StreetVet S#MakeADifferenceD#teamwork #communitysupporti#helpingotherspingothers
It has been a very busy weekend for Plymouth Soup Run volunteers with over 100 meals served both on Saturday and Sunday.![]()
On Sunday, the regular volunteers were joined by a team from #manheimcarauctions who helped to prepare the food and then serve on the Run. Anticipating high numbers the team prepared for 120, so there was plenty of food for everyone with 105 people served at the stops, 76 at stop 1 alone! Another 10 bags were collected for family members. ![]()
Donations have continued to arrive for which we are so grateful and many of the extra items were taken out last night, including toiletries, hats, scarves, socks, and gloves. We were also able to put some extra chocolate treats in the snack bags.![]()
Many thanks to everybody who volunteered last night and who brought down donations on Sunday - Jo who dropped off 2 amazing boxes full of goodies, customers from #thecuttingcorner and Kath who brought down some rolls which were served with the soup and bags of chocolate treats. ![]()
The support we are receiving in the buildup to Christmas is just wonderful. Thank you all so much.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
On Saturday, a team from Lighthouse Community Centre CIC crossed the Tamar to serve on Plymouth soup run on an exceptionally busy Saturday night. The team served over 100 people with just enough food for everyone although the soup did run out, which is most unusual. 3 day riders were given out to people with appointments and 2 or more sleeping bags were also given out. It was so busy at the first stop it was hard to keep up with everybody.![]()
As always a number of people needed to chat, explain things and ask for advice. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team and to the anonymous donors who have purchased sleeping bags and joggers from our Amazon wish list. The word ‘thank you ‘ no longer seems sufficient to thank everybody for their amazing generosity.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
It was a slightly quieter Saturday morning at #Shekinah with 20 people served during the morning. There was plenty of food for everyone with a packed lunch for people when they left. ![]()
Huge thanks to Dianne and Mike Laity who came down during the morning with their amazing Christmas Donations. ![]()
Thanks also to Anthony Smith who dropped his donations off earlier in the week. ![]()
The support Plymouth Soup Run receive is wonderful and will make such a difference to the people we serve. Thank you all. ![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers
