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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. ![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference #teamwork
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.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers
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.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
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.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference![]()

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
Monday night co ordinated by Hope Baptist Church was very slightly quieter than the previous few nights with 82 people served by the team from Ashfords, together with #jackskorecki and Prayer Pastors Alex and Michael. ![]()
Mary drove the bus. ![]()
A message was passed to 1 person telling them they had a place on sleep safely and 3 people shared their concerns about lack of accommodation. ![]()
Volunteers from StreetVet Plymouth joined Plymouth Soup Run as they do every Monday offering support with people’s animals. ![]()
Many thanks to all who helped both out on the Run and in the kitchen preparing the food. ![]()
#teamwork #communitysupport #helpingothers
Thanks to FareShare South West there was a great selection of food on Sunday evening. The hot meal was a choice of generous portions of sausage and bacon pasta bake or cheesy vegetable bake. Sandwiches, were cheese and coleslaw, plain cheese or ham together with soup, crisps, and chocolate biscuits. There were also some yogurts and piping hot chocolate puddings and a selection of ambient food.![]()
98 people were served during the evening. 2 people had a sleeping bag and 1 person had a laundry voucher. ![]()
Many thanks to Lyndsey for masterminding and producing the main course and to ALL the team for their help and support. Sadly 3 of our team were struggling with their own health.![]()
Together we try to #helpothers and #MakeADifference. ![]()
#teamwork
Every night has been busy this week and Saturday was no exception for the team from Plymouth Methodist Central Hall and St Peter & the Holy Apostles, Plymouth. ![]()
100 people were served a selection of hot savouries with baked beans, sandwiches, snacks, cakes and hot drinks. So popular was the vegetable soup it quickly ran out. ![]()
3 blankets, 2 sleeping bags, lots of socks and some toiletries were also given out. ![]()
Conversations varied from light hearted school day memories to hearing how low some people felt and to offering advice about other services in the city. ![]()
Huge thanks to ALL the team both who prepared the food and who served on Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
#teamwork #communitysupport trying to #MakeADifference
A calm, relaxed, happy Saturday morning at Shekinah with lots of time for people to relax, chat and enjoy the garden. 24 people came in during the morning with another 2 people collecting a lunch pack at the door. ![]()
7 people had a shower with lots of people glad to get some clean clothes. 2 people had a laundry voucher and we helped 1 person purchase a bike lock . ![]()
Many thanks to all the team both in the kitchen where Lyndsey was busy preparing Sunday nights meal and on the floor. ![]()
As people left many said “ see you later at the soup run”. ![]()
#helpingothers #MakeADifference
On the menu on Friday night was a choice of jacket potatoes with cheese and beans or cheese and tomato pasta with flat bread. All served with homemade lentil soup, cheese and ham sandwiches and a choice of hot drinks. Yogurts and bananas were also available.![]()
It was very busy at the first stop but average numbers at the other 3. ![]()
The team from Plymouth Christian Centre catered for 100 so there was plenty of food for everyone who came to the run.![]()
3 sleeping bags were given out and a few toiletries. ![]()
Lots of people currently #streethomeless said they would be at #Shekinah this morning. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone from Plymouth Christian Centre who helped in what ever way on Friday.![]()
#teamwork #communitysupport #helpingothers
Thursday was another very busy night for Plymouth Soup Run. The team from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints prepared food for 100 people with some Pot Noodles available, if the main food rain out. By the end of the night, once everyone had been served, there was no food left. ![]()
Because of the high number of people currently being served the number of second bags available is very limited.![]()
Wherever possible people are being encouraged to come and collect their own food.![]()
3 sleeping bags were given out along with some toiletries. ![]()
A number of people wanted to chat and it was great to hear some positive news about someone’s upcoming accommodation.![]()
Many thanks to all the team both in the kitchen and out on the Run.![]()
#communitysupport #makeadifference.#helpingothers
It was a busy Wednesday night for the team from #mutleybaptistchurch. In keeping with recent numbers 104 meals were given out to 98 people, with 9 collecting an extra meal for a friend or family member who could not make it to Plymouth Soup Run.![]()
The weather was thankfully calm and dry, but most people commented on the chill in the air.![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out and 1 Path Devon referral was made for a person currently #streethomeless. ![]()
Lots of Hoodies, T-Shirts, Underwear and Toiletries were given out. ![]()
Many thanks to last night’s team and to all the volunteers from Mutley Baptist Church who serve on Plymouth Soup Run EVERY Wednesday.![]()
Thanks also to Tesco, Mutley Plain for their donation.![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference #helpingothers
Tuesday night, sponsored and funded by Elior and supported by Babcock and Mace employees was very busy, with 100 + people served between the 4 stops. By the end of the evening there was very little food left but everyone did get something. 3 people were pleased to have the remaining milk left from making the hot drinks. ![]()
During the evening 3 sleeping bags, 1 blanket , 1 laundry voucher and 1 day rider were given out. ![]()
The team were joined by Catherine, the Health and Well Being Practitioner from Transforming Plymouth Together who chatted to people offering advice as appropriate..![]()
Many thanks to everyone involved on Tuesday with a special mention to #jackskorecki who coordinated the evening. ![]()
Great #teamwork #MakeADifference #communitysupport
Huge thanks to everyone who helped on bank holiday Monday. Lorraine and Jess led the The Salvation Army - Plymouth Whitleigh food prep TEAM along with Louis the DofE student. ![]()
Josh drove the serving team, Roy, Mark, Will, Emma and Joe. Richard and Bronia were they ever ready to listen and chat prayer pastors.![]()
A relatively quiet evening with the StreetVet, Plymouth volunteers attending to our four legged friends. We were pleased to hear that Bella, pictured showing off her new haircut, is doing well.![]()
Great #teamwork offering #communitysupport
A HUGE thank you to Nick and Jo Connett and the volunteers from #stpaulschurchefford for organising and serving on Sunday, an extra night for their team, to ensure everyone was fed as usual.![]()
It was a busy evening at all stops with 101 people served, with another 10 meals collected for family / friends. ![]()
The team prepared 100 meals (jacket potatoes, with bacon, cheese and beans) but ran out of hot meals at Kings road with about 5 people happy to have pot noodles and extra snack bags instead.![]()
1 Sleeping bag, a roll mat and blanket were given out plus a![]()
large quantity of clothing. ![]()
Several people asked if Shekinah would be open on Monday as it was a bank holiday and the team could confirm it was open from 9.30 a.m. until 11.30 a.m.![]()
All in all a good night on the run.![]()
#communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
