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Once again the kitchen team at Plymouth Christian Centre were busy on Friday afternoon preparing the food for Plymouth Soup Run. There was carrot soup in abundance, piping hot pie, chips and beans together with ham or cheese sandwiches and lots of extras. Many thanks to FareShare South West for their contribution. ![]()
The team out on the Run served 74 people with 11 extra bags provided for family or friends unable to come to the run. ![]()
People who are currently #streethomeless were reminded that soup run volunteers will open Shekinah on Saturday morning and the podiatrist will also be available. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone from Plymouth Christian Centre for their help and support. ![]()
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Once again the team from Callington crossed the Tamar to serve Plymouth Soup Run. It was a slightly quieter and chilly evening with 80 people served, including some extra food for family members or friends. 2 wet sleeping bags were exchanged for dry ones and 1 more, together with a roll mat, was given out, plus a camping light, 3 day riders and lots of socks, underwear and toiletries. Many thanks to all the team and to Steve for the box of bananas.![]()
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At this time of year, many schools and churches are preparing for their Harvest celebrations. We are appealing for their help to enable us to continue our nightly service to support some of the most disadvantaged people in Plymouth. We have a particular need to replenish soup supplies, but all of the items listed are needed. We can receive donations at the locations and times shown below or arrange collection. Please share this message. Thank you.
A Wednesday means business as usual for Mutley Baptist Church, who serve Plymouth Soup Run every week, without fail. Last night the team served 89 people with another 8 bags collected for family members. ![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out with referrals to Path Devon, ![]()
plus lots of clothes and toiletries.![]()
Wednesday is the main night when clothes are available.![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team who were pleased to welcome 2 new volunteers. ![]()
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It was SO wet on Tuesday evening but there was still a queue of people at every stop waiting to collect food. Unsurprisingly, it was slightly quieter with about 75 people served including some extra bags for family / friends. The team from #Babcock who were sponsored by #RightonBlackburnsLtd and joined by 2 of their staff, had prepared food for 90 so there were plenty of extras available at the last 2 stops. The remaining food was taken to George House BCHA.![]()
3 sleeping bags, a day rider and a camping light were also given out.![]()
It was great to be joined by Simone from the #HealthInclusionPlymouthPartnership team NHS Devon.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped on the run last night, to Babcock and Righton Blackburns for their support and to Nick & Jo at #StPaulsChurchEfford for the use of their kitchen and equipment. ![]()
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It’s getting dark much earlier now as the nights are drawing in. A quiet and peaceful, although busy, Monday night for the staff from #stpaulscatholicprimaryschool for their first run on the Hope Baptist Church bus along with the Prayer Pastors and driver/team leader Richard.![]()
97 people were served with 7 extra bags for friends/family unable to get to the run. Plenty of food and drink was available for those who came to one of the 4 stops.![]()
There was much gratitude for Plymouth Soup Run and its provision.![]()
One young man was particularly grateful for the rucksack he received.![]()
Listening ears, kind words and friendly smiles were much needed and appreciated too.![]()
Grateful thanks to Lorraine and Jaide leading the prep team from #ThompsonandJacksonsolicitors, and to the shoppers and collectors.![]()
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And “the rain came pouring down” but fortunately not for the whole evening. A slightly quieter Sunday probably because of the weather with 101 people served at the Run plus 11 meals collected for family and friends. The team had plenty of food. Jenny completed the finishing touches to the delicious pasta bolognaise which Peter Moxy Plymouth had prepared on Sunday. There was also vegetarian lasagna, sandwiches, soup, snacks and hot and cold drinks. The yogurts from FareShare South West were very well received. ![]()
Everyone was delighted to see Edwina back out on the Run following a period of ill health. ![]()
Huge thanks to all the team, many of whom serve almost every Sunday. ![]()
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90 meals were prepared and 90 people were served by the team from #plymstockunitedchurch on Saturday. There was food for everyone including those who needed extra for family members but nothing was left at the end of the evening. ![]()
A number of people were feeling very low and whilst there is not always something we can do about their immediate situation we can always listen and make referrals to other services in the city. ![]()
Many thanks to Plymstock United Church and all their volunteers for serving @plymouthsouprun every month.![]()
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On Saturday morning a smaller than usual team of Plymouth Soup Run volunteers was kept very busy at Shekinah on one of the busiest mornings we have had for a while. 19 people joined us for breakfast, a shower, a change of clothes and a chance to relax. ![]()
Plymouth city council Out of Hours were contacted and 1 person was then placed in emergency accommodation for the weekend. 2 people required first aid. ![]()
Huge thanks to all the team and especially to Peter from Moxy Plymouth who not only cooked the breakfasts but prepared the bolognaise for tomorrow night’s meal.![]()
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Thanks to the cooking team at Plymouth Christian Centre and FareShare South West a wonderful selection of food was available on Plymouth Soup Run on Friday night. On the menu was vegetarian lasagna, pasta carbonara, carrot soup, pasties, sausage rolls, a choice of sandwiches, yogurts and hot drinks. There were lots of appreciative comments about the food.![]()
75 people were served with 9 extra bags collected for friends / family. 2 sleeping bags, a blanket hoodie, 2 day riders, some items of clothing and toiletries were also given out.![]()
Lovely to hear that one person, who has been #streethomeless for a considerable time, has now been accommodated Path Devon. Huge thanks to everyone who helped on Friday night. ![]()
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So as the very long Summer break from college comes to an end a huge thank you to Owen for his help on Friday mornings: with the food collection from the FareShare South West warehouse, unloading and putting away at Shekinah and then, after lunch, helping with the rest of the shopping for the weekend meals. ![]()
Owen has been a great help and now knows exactly what to do without being asked. A real achievement. Hope all goes well when you are back at college Owen and thank you.
The torrential rain meant that many people who are #streethomeless were very wet and needed dry sleeping bags. 5 sleeping bags and 3 blankets were given out with dry socks and underwear also available. The team from #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints had prepared food for 100 people but it was a quieter night with 75 people served. As it was quieter extra bags were available for family members. The remaining food was taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Many thanks to all the team both front and back of house for all their support.![]()
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Currently every night is busy with the number of people being served regularly reaching 100 +. Wednesday was no exception and the team from Mutley Baptist Church gave out Pot Noodles at the last stop to ensure everyone received something. 2 sleeping bags, 2 day riders, 1 pair of waterproof trousers and other items of clothing and toiletries were also given out. ![]()
It was great to hear a couple of people’s good news re work and accommodation. ![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and ALL their many volunteers for serving Plymouth Soup Run every Wednesday.![]()
Thanks also to Tesco, Mutley Plain for their regular donation of food. 1 dog had a very special treat!![]()
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Once again the culinary skills of the St Matts Plymouth team turned the items collected from FareShare South West into tasty meals to be served on Tuesday evening. There was fresh vegetable soup, chilli con carne and spaghetti plus sandwiches and all the usual extras.![]()
2 sleeping bags, toiletries and socks were given out at all stops along with some ambient food. 96 people were served plus 10 meals collected for family members. ![]()
Thanks to ALL the volunteers from St Matts who cook and serve on Plymouth Soup Run every fortnight. ![]()
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September already and Hope Baptist Church were kept busy, busy, busy on Monday night! As were the StreetVet, Martin and Sarah.![]()
So many came to Mayflower Street it was virtually impossible to keep track of the numbers! (approx 77)![]()
Team Jan, was in the kitchen to prepare the jacket potatoes, with sausage and beans together with the sandwiches and snack bags. A team from #RoundTablePlymouth went out on the bus together with Chris who drove the bus and the Prayer Pastor, Michael.![]()
127 were served! 2 sleeping bags and 2 day riders were given out.![]()
Huge thanks as always to all the teams and individuals who prepare the food and serve on the Run.![]()
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A quiet and productive morning at Shekinah. The rough sleepers who came in for respite from the hostile weather were very grateful for the chance to dry off and have a cooked breakfast. They also took the opportunity to relax in a safe space, enjoy some company and take a shower. Many thanks to today's team of volunteers.
Friday night went well with 87 people served by the volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre There was a wide variety of food available thanks to the team of cooks who did a great job preparing pepperoni pasta with a veggie option of chickpea and spinach with mash. Lots of sandwiches, plenty of fizzy drinks and snacks were available as well.![]()
3 sleeping bags were also given out. ![]()
Thanks to Plymouth Christian Centre for their support every Friday and FareShare South West for the food and drinks. ![]()
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On Thursday the team from #thecornwallbakery Samworth Brothers got very wet at the last stop, having served 91 people on Plymouth Soup Run. As well as food, and the team had plenty for everyone, 1 sleeping bag was given out. The small amount of remaining food was taken to George House BCHA. ![]()
Many thanks to The Cornwall Bakery and their team of volunteers for serving on the Soup Run every 5 weeks. Your support is much appreciated especially by everyone we serve. ![]()
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A Wednesday night can only mean one thing, a team from Mutley Baptist Church will be out on the streets of Plymouth serving on Plymouth Soup Run. Last night, was slightly quieter, the team served 77 people with another 10 bags collected for family members. There was plenty of food for everyone thanks both to the Church team and to Raphael and Tesco. Spare ambient food was taken to George House BCHA.![]()
3 sleeping bags were given out as well as lots of toiletries, underwear, some joggers and hoodies. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone at Mutley Baptist Church for sourcing, preparing and serving on the Run 52 weeks of the year.
Everyone loves it when Plymouth Citybus arrive to serve on Plymouth Soup Run and last night was no exception with lots of banter about bus tickets, day riders and returns!! ![]()
The team catered for 100 and served 96 people plus another 4 for family members. ![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out, together with some toiletries and items of clothes. Updates were sent to Path Devon.![]()
Many thanks to City Bus and all their volunteers for continuing to make regular ‘return journeys’ on the Soup Run.![]()
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