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Wednesday was a busy, relatively calm but very hot and humid evening with a smaller than normal team from #mutleybaptistchurch. ![]()
Over 66 litres of water, 19 litres of hot drinks and 18 small apple juices were given out with the normal food bags, including hot savouries from #thecornwallbakery. This was supplemented by a generous donation from Tesco, Mutley Plain. ![]()
All the men's clothes went with 1 team member literally giving the hoodie off her back to one service user. ![]()
Lots of toiletries, underwear and some ladies clothing was also given out plus 4 sleeping bags with 3 referralPath DevonDevon.![]()
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On heatwave Tuesday, the team from St Matts Plymouth were still busy. The volunteers had prepared food for 107 people and served 92. There was a choice of 2 hot meals, cheese pasta or a bacon and sprout savoury slice, with mushroom soup, cheese or ham sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and lots of extras including apples, carrots and satsumas. ![]()
2 sleeping bags and 2 blankets were given out plus some clothes and toiletries. ![]()
As 1 volunteer said “It’s humbling when you are told what a difference it makes to how you feel when you have clean underwear in hot weather”.![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers both back and front of house, to FareShare South West for a great selection of food, to Tesco for the apples and to Steve for collecting and delivering them. ![]()
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It was a very busy Bank Holiday Monday for the Plymouth Soup Run team coordinated by #hopebaptistchurch with 110 people served during the evening. Viv, Steph and Sammy prepared the food together with Dockyard friends. ![]()
Ben drove the bus with a team from M Subs Ltd plus Bronia and Richard. ![]()
There was just enough food for everyone supplemented by sandwiches made on the spot by Bronia.![]()
M Subs had goody bags for everyone with Pot Noodles, biscuits, a canned drink and a Greggs voucher. As you can imagine people were delighted. ![]()
As always on a Monday the team were joined by StreetVet, Plymouth volunteers. ![]()
HUGE thanks to everyone for their help and support. ![]()
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There was a good selection of food on Sunday night thanks to FareShare South West and Anjali and Uday. The hot food included a selection of toasties, chicken goujons and a piping hot Daal and rice which Anjali and Uday delivered. The sandwiches were either turkey or cheese, ![]()
Because it was a hot evening the team were armed with LOTS of water plus the usual hot drinks, soup and snacks. ![]()
2 sleeping bags and a laundry voucher were also given out. ![]()
By the end of the evening 117 meals had been served. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team including 4 volunteers from STORM running who helped both with food preparation and serving on Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
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For the second time in a week, a team of volunteers from Saint Paul’s Church, Efford were out on Plymouth Soup Run. The evening was very quiet compared to their last run on Sunday. The team catered for over 100 so had plenty of food (sausage pasta) for everyone, with extra given out at Kings Road to those who wanted seconds. The remaining food was taken to George House BCHA. ![]()
5 sleeping bags and 3 roll mats were given out plus a large assortment of clothing and toiletries. ![]()
Huge thanks to all the team for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run twice in 1 week. ![]()
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It was a very busy Saturday morning at Shekinah with 27 people joining us during the morning. Gavin Hobbs and Trish were very busy cooking 22 full English breakfasts in the first 30 minutes. ![]()
It was a happy, relaxed morning with 9 people having a shower and some clean clothes. 1 person had the wound on their foot dressed. ![]()
Many people stayed for most of the morning and enjoyed chatting and relaxing in the beautiful garden. ![]()
The prospect of a swim at Mount Wise appealed to some people so we packed them up with towels, bags and a big packed lunch to enjoy. ![]()
Huge thanks to Bronia, #hopebaptistchurch for delivering their last Easter gift bags containing biscuits, sweets, a drink, pot noodles. tissues, deodorant, Easter eggs and so much more. Everyone was delighted with their extra goodies. ![]()
And as always thanks to all the team for volunteering on a Saturday morning.![]()
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The team of cooks at Plymouth Christian Centre were busy on Friday preparing the food to be served on Plymouth Soup Run. On the menu - minestrone soup, spicy chicken drumsticks with pasta and tomato sauce or, for vegetarians, a cheesy pasta, bean bake. The sandwiches were a choice of cheese, cheese and lettuce or ham and there was plenty of fruit and snack bags as well. ![]()
98 people were served during the evening .![]()
Two sleeping bags, two laundry vouchers, some clothes and toiletries were also given out .![]()
Everyone was very sad to hear that someone, known to a number of people, had died that day and his close relatives were understandably very distressed. ![]()
On a more positive note, we were delighted to hear that someone had become a granny. ![]()
Plymouth soup run provides so much more than food. We are there providing a shoulder to cry on when life is extremely difficult for people or celebrating when circumstances improve.![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped on Friday by preparing the food or serving on the run.![]()
Thanks also to FareShare South West for much of the food.![]()
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There was a steady flow of people at the 4 stops on Thursday evening. Lions Club of Plymouth CIO had sourced and prepared food for 100 and served 99 people, so apart from a few extra pasties had exactly the right amount of food. ![]()
The soup was mushroom and onion, thanks FareShare South West for the ingredients and #ianhill for making it. ![]()
Some clothes, hand warmers and a laundry voucher were also given out. ![]()
People at stop 4 were pleased for an update on one of their friends whom they have not seen recently. Thanks to Darren, HIPP Livewell Southwest for finding out how he is.![]()
Many thanks to all the team.
On a dry but chilly Wednesday the team, from #mutleybaptsitchurch served 98 people. By the end of the evening all the food had gone including the ‘spares' (Pot Noodles, Porridge Pots etc) and the food donation TescoTesco, Mutley Plain. ![]()
As well as food, lots of socks and boxers were given out plus some jumpers and a couple of coats. There was a high demand for toiletries which all went !![]()
Following requests on Tuesday evening, 2 rucksacks were given out plus 2 sleeping bags with referralPath DevonDePlymouth Soup Runp Run volunteers are alway delighted to hear news from people about their forthcoming move into accommodation. For 1 family, that we serve regularly, this follows 6 months of being in a bed and breakfast. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped on Wednesday and to Mutley Baptist Church for their support every week of the year. ![]()
Also a belated thank yo#ianhalletallet and Tesco for the donation of porrid#communitysupportp#helpingotherst#MakeADifferencerence
Plymouth Soup Run is about so much more than food. Collaborating with other services is a huge part of what we do as illustrated by Steve’s story
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On Tuesday it was the turn of a business team, Obedair, to source, prepare and serve the food, as they have done regularly now for 6 + years. ![]()
89 people were served during the evening and, as the team had prepared food for 95 people, there were some extras available at the final stop. ![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out and some toiletries. ![]()
Darren from the #HiPP team, Health Inclusion Pathway Plymouth, Livewell Southwest joined the team and provided some much needed mental health support arranging to see 2 people again during the week. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped on a very chilly night, including #charlieede who organised the heating of the pasties and the soup. The minestrone soup was very popular. ![]()
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On a very wet and windy Monday night the Plymouth Soup Run team, coordinated by Hope Baptist Church, served 85 meals with lots of extras given out at the last stop and some food taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Vicky lead the prep team with Holly and volunteers from the Land registry, Plymouth. ![]()
Richard, Stephen and Simon served on the run together with a team from St Paul’s School. ![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out plus some clothes.![]()
As always on a Monday, a team of volunteers from StreetVet, Plymouth joined the Run at every stop. ![]()
Great #teamwork. Thanks to all.![]()
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The team from St Paul’s Church, Efford, arrived at the first stop at 8:35 p.m. to be met by a queue the full length of the road. And people kept coming until 9:15 p.m. with 90 meals served just at the first stop!![]()
The volunteers catered for 120 people but by the last stop all the hot food and soup had gone. However, always prepared, the team were able to dig deep into their reserves to give out pot noodles, cup a soups and extra snack bags were made up, so everyone had enough. By the end of the evening 145 people had been served. ![]()
Making this probably the busiest night ever! ![]()
7 sleeping bags and roll mats were given out plus lots of clothing and toiletries. ![]()
Huge thanks to everyone who volunteered last night on an exceptionally busy evening.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
Fortunately, on Saturday, the rain held off for the volunteers from Plymstock United Church. The team prepared food for 85 people and served 85 with a few emergency supplies shared at the last stop. The homemade soup was very popular. ![]()
As well as food, 1 sleeping bag, 2 blankets, a roll mat, a day rider and some clothes were given out. ![]()
Lots of banter exchanged between people and as is so often the case, we heard both positive and sad news. ![]()
Wonderful to see the support offered between the people we serve, with a couple now accommodated, passing on some of their survival items to a man newly homeless.![]()
Many thanks to all the team.![]()
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On a chilly, drizzly Saturday morning, we welcomed 22 people to the rough sleeper session at Shekinah. It was busy but calm and productive. All clients had a cooked breakfast with the option of a shower, clean clothes and a packed lunch. Three people were recently discharged from hospital, one of whom was helped to reconnect to support outside Plymouth. All appreciated the quiet convivial atmosphere and the beauty of the garden that is really coming into its own as spring advances. Thanks to our volunteers - on the door, in the kitchen, serving food and chatting, managing the showers/laundry and cleaning. A great team effort.
Friday night was dry but surprisingly chilly. A slightly quieter evening with 74 people served by the team from Plymouth Christian Centre. During the day the cooks prepared jacket potatoes with cheese and beans, lentil and tomato soup, and cheese and ham sandwiches. Given the higher numbers served earlier in the week the team over catered so were very generous after stop 1 with most people receiving extra. ![]()
The surplus food was well received at George House BCHA.![]()
Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped. Great to be joined by some new volunteers. ![]()
And, as always, thanks to FareShare South West for the supplies. ![]()
#teamwork #communitysupport #helpingothers
It was a steady Thursday night for the Callington Community Soup Run team, their first one operating out of The Salvation Army Devonport Life House Plymouth, after a number of years. On a cold, and at times very wet night, the team served 88 meals. ![]()
4 sleeping bags, 1 blanket, 1 bivi-bag, toiletries, hats, socks, gloves, underwear, and pet food were also given out.![]()
At the end of the evening the remaining food was taken to Sleep Safely and George House BCHA.![]()
In spite of the weather some people were very happy to stop, chat and renew their acquaintance with the team, some of whom have been serving on Plymouth Soup Run for a very long time. ![]()
Many thanks to everybody who helped both preparing the food and serving the food on the Run.![]()
Thanks also to Devonport Lighthouse for the use of their kitchen and to the Cornwall Bakery, Ginsters, for the pasties.![]()
Great #teamwork #communitysupport #helpingothers
There are no prizes for guessing which team were out on Plymouth Soup Run on Wednesday evening. Yes, the volunteers were from Mutley Baptist Church. It was a chilly evening with 93 meals served. 2 sleeping bags, 7 blankets and 2 rucksacks were given out as well as lots of gloves, socks and some larger items of clothing. ![]()
Updates on a couple of individuals were sent to their support workers.![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist for organising and serving on the soup run every Wednesday evening.![]()
Also a HUGE thank you to whoever sent us 1000, 8oz cups. ![]()
We will share them between teams tonight at our quarterly meeting.![]()
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There was a great selection of food on Tuesday night prepared by Sheena and the kitchen team at St Matts Plymouth. On the menu was mozzarella pasta and broccoli, cheese and veg slices with baked potatoes, baked potato and pizza together with Piri Piri rice. The soup was chicken and vegetable. ![]()
Lots of people took some ambient food which included fruit, vegetables, yoghurts and pretzels collected from FareShare South West.![]()
89 people were served during the evening. ![]()
2 sleeping bags and 4 blankets were handed out together with some toiletries and clothes.![]()
Many thanks to St Matts Plymouth and all their volunteers for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run every fortnight. ![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
