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Many thanks to the Cornwall Bakery (Samworth Brothers), one of the business teams who regularly serve on Plymouth Soup Run, going out every 5 weeks. A busy Thursday with a high level of need at the first stop. 73 meals, 4 sleeping bags and 3 blankets were given out. 12 pasties were taken to Sleep Safely (night shelter).
Another cool night for the Mutley Baptist Church team on their regular Wednesday run. They served 57 people plus 13 meals for family members and friends not able to come to the run, and one to a vulnerable hostel resident. Two sleeping bags were given out and the recipients referred to Path Devon. Blankets were in high demand with all five available being given out and more requested. Toiletries and clothes were also distributed. Thanks to the team.
Today Plymouth Soup Run collected 1,500 snacks - crisps, nuts and biscuits thanks to Wetherspoons The Game! with BillyChip.com. This was the rest of Sunday night's donations. A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated items via the app and to Chris “Spoons” Illman for his help.
It was a generally quiet, crisp and clear night for Hope Baptist Church's run on Monday. They served 77 people and gave out three sleeping bags. Thanks to Jan's 'friends and family' team on prep, to Josh, Mark, Claire, Will, Rachel, Joe and SimonStreetVetun, and to StreetVet volunteers Leo and Erica.
Always a pleasure to meet the Argyle under 18 players to talk about Plymouth Soup Run and what food they need to prepare for the Soup Run they are organising next week at Plymouth Argyle Football Club. ![]()
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We are so grateful to everyone who continues to send us items from our Amazon wish list (please see link below). In the last couple of days we’ve received four sleeping bags, six pairs of jogging bottoms and six packs of chocolate treats. These items were really help the people we serve - on their behalf, we thank you.![]()
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STOP PRESS: Some pot noodles just delivered as this was being posted - thanks!!![]()
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Sometimes the word 'thank-you' is just not big enough. On Sunday, thanks to Wetherspoons The Game! with BillyChip.com, we received 200 burgers, chips and drinks. With plenty for everyone at the four stops, food was also taken to George House. Thank you to everyone who donated items via the app, to Chris “Spoons” Illman for liaising with us, to the regular Sunday night team for all their help. A great evening with many hungry and vulnerable people served. #communitysupport.
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A huge thank you to Tesco Roborough and @ian.hallett.125 for the amazing donation of new kitchen equipment that was given to us today. These items will really help people when they move from being #streethomeless into accommodation. #communitysupport Thank you.😊
Following Thursday night, which was very busy, necessitating a dash for extra food, Friday was much quieter. This meant that there was LOTS of extra food for everyone, including the residents of George House. People who are #streethomeless were reminded that Plymouth Soup Run and Path Devon will open Shekinah at 7.30a.m. Saturday. Thanks to team P.C.C.
A quieter couple of nights on Plymouth Soup Run, were followed by a very busy Thursday. Extra food had to be bought so everyone was served - 81 in all. As well as food, a number of people needed additional support. Those #roughsleeping were told Shekinah would open early at 6a.m. Friday. Thanks to the team from Plymouth Mayflower Rotary Club
On Wednesday, we said goodbye and a huge thank you to Rachel outreach #occupationaltherapist with #changingfutures at Plymouth City Councill. Rachel has been joining us each week supporting both the people we serve and the team. Her input has been invaluable - collaborative work at its best. Last night�Mutley Baptist Churchhurch team served 64 meals including 13 for friends/family plus a sleeping bag and four blankets. Numbers are a little lower but individual needs remain high. Thanks to all.
Something exciting is happening in Plymouth on Sunday. A group on Facebook that travels the UK feeding the homeless and vulnerable are coming to Plymouth! Head over to their group to check it out and maybe send a meal on the 2nd, the link to the group is: Wetherspoons The Game! with BillyChip.com![]()
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On alternate Tuesdays, a business team organises Plymouth Soup Run. Last night was the turn of #Babcock, with the food provided by #kaefer. On a dry, fairly quiet night, the volunteers served 62 people, with 5 sleeping bags given out, and a bus fare provided to get one person to hospital. Thanks to all who helped, including Charlie, Nick and Jo for their support.
On a cold, wet Monday night 72 people were served. 5 sleeping bags were given out with 5 rough sleeper referrals/updates to Path Devon. Many thanks to all who helped: Viv, Ben, Alex and Richard from Hope Baptist Church, plus #Babcock Trade Union and Plymouth Labour volunteers. And, as always on Mondays, StreetVet were there to deliver care to clients' companion animals.
The #StPaulsEfford team met high numbers last night, considering the awful weather, giving out 78 meals, dry clothing and a sleeping bag. They took food to people in emergency accommodation arranged by Path Devon and to a vulnerable hostel resident, as well as providing food and practical support to a person sleeping in their car. During the day, Plymouth Soup Run volunteers had supported efforts to provide shelter for peope who were #streethomeless. All part of the service! Thanks to everyone who contributed.
Every night, volunteers from Plymouth Soup Run are out on the streets of Plymouth serving food and checking in with people. We carry sleeping bags, emergency clothing and pass messages to and from other services. On Saturday, it was the turn of the team from Plymstock United Church. They served 68 people including extras for friends and family members, and gave out four sleeping bags. Importantly, people were reminded where to go on Sunday to be out of the storm. Thanks to all.
A steady stream of #streethomeless people came to Shekinah Saturday morning. Two had been seen on the run for the first time last night and were signposted to the session. Everyone had a cooked breakfast, a packed lunch and, if they wished, a shower. All were told about the arrangements for Sunday: Thanks to Hamoaze House Plymouth, Plymouth Barbican Salvation Army, Path Devon and Plymouth Soup Run for joining together to support people during the forecast strong winds and heavy rain.
Everyone was very glad the rain had stopped by Friday evening, but with a storm warning in place for Sunday, the team from Plymouth Christian Centre were busy telling people, who are #streethomeless, what arrangements were in place to keep them safe. 60 meals were served including extras for friends/family members not able to come to the run. Thanks to all.
Thursday was another damp, misty evening with 50 people served by the Lions Club of Plymouth CIO, plus 18 meals collected for family members/friends not able to get to the run. A family with three children needed extra food. Always good to chat with people and catch up on their news. Thanks to the team and to Ian for the 5* fresh soup!
