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As the year draws to a close, on Thursday, it was time for our volunteers to take an evening to reflect on everything they’ve done this year to help those who need us. ![]()
It was also a chance for us to thank everyone for their contribution to Plymouth Soup Run, be that in time, donations or financial contributions. A special mention to Gavin Hobbs who kindly did all the catering for this special evening. ![]()
Huge thanks to you ALL. We can only support the people we serve every night because of everyone’s contribution.![]()
#teamwork #MakeADifference #communitysupport
It was a busy Saturday morning at #Shekinah for Plymouth Soup Run volunteers with 23 people joining us for breakfast and a chance to chat and rest. 8 people saw the podiatrist Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet. 1 person said “gosh what a difference that makes to walking I cannot feel no pain from the toe thankyou very, very much”.![]()
Weekend accommodation was arranged for 1 person. ![]()
Peter, Moxy Plymouth arrived with a Christmas donation from himself and a bag of goodies from the Moxy team. He then cooked 23 breakfasts while starting the preparation for tomorrow’s Soup Run meal, ably assisted by Cathy and Barbie. ![]()
Thanks to ALL the team and to Jade and team from DWP Clearbrook for their wonderful donations. ![]()
Together we will #helpothers and try to #MakeADifference
A huge thank you to #ServicesDesignSolutionLtd for their donation of hot water bottle wraps and thermal flasks and socks. We have already started to give them out much to people’s delight. Thank you so much for supporting Plymouth Soup Run and the people we serve every Christmas. ![]()
Thanks also to Steven for collecting the gifts for us.![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference
On Friday, while people were waiting at the first Plymouth Soup Run stop, the rain came down in torrents, but then eased off. Unsurprisingly it was a quieter evening for the team from #plymouthchristiancentre who served 66 people with 5 extra meals collected for family members. Having catered for 90, people at the last 2 stops were given some extra food, with the remaining 20 hot meals, sausage rolls, beans and potatoes taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Many people were cold from the persistent rain during the day and lots of coats, jumpers, socks, gloves, and hats were handed out.![]()
Mutley Baptist Church was open overnight as part of project 58 : 7 and 3 people, who were #streethomeless, were making their way to the church to sleep in the dry. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who gave their time to serve last night. Together we will try to #MakeADifference and offer #communitysupport.
All are welcome to join us on Monday 22nd December for our annual Service of Remembrance.
And still the wonderful donations for Plymouth Soup Run keep arriving. ![]()
Today, warm clothing, toiletries and food goodies have been delivered by Suzy on behalf of the emergency department at Derriford Hospital. ![]()
Kenza from the acute oncology department also at Derriford has dropped off an amazing donation which she expects to increase in size every year.![]()
And a further donation has been received from Holy Trinity Parish and our Lady of Lourdes church working with Caritas diocese of Plymouth.![]()
Huge thanks to everybody who has contributed to these donations. Happy Christmas to you all.![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference
Last time the team from #plymouthmayflowerrotaryclub served Plymouth Soup Run it was a very wet and windy night. Last night, in contrast, it was just very cold and people were pleased to have the hot soup, drinks and pasties to warm them up. The team catered for 100 people and by the end of the evening everything had gone with some food being collected for people in emergency accommodation. ![]()
3 sleeping bags were given out plus lots of clothes and some toiletries. ![]()
As always it was good to catch up with people and hear how they are. ![]()
Many thanks to Mayflower Rotary Club for their support in 2025 see you all next year. ![]()
#helpingothers #MakeADifference #communitysupport
Many thanks to everyone who has sent donations to Plymouth Soup Run this week. See the photo below. ![]()
Most arrive anonymously so we are unable to thank you personally. This week we have also received 2 donations from people who have used some of their heating allowance to benefit the people we serve on the Soup Run.![]()
Some monetary donations have also been received including a considerable amount from the Marine Devonport Sports & Social Club.![]()
All the money we receive will be used to buy essential items such as sleeping bags, roll mats, clothes and rucksacks.![]()
MANY, MANY thanks to you ALL.![]()
#helpingothers #MakeADifference
The team from #MutleyBaptistChurch served on Plymouth Soup Run on a busy, wet, Wednesday evening.![]()
Paddy, the team leader says “We were blessed to have Path Devon (Emily and Simon) with us tonight who were signposting service users to Project 58:7 .![]()
Accommodation was found for 3 service users, 1 declined and there was 1 possibility. This was in addition to 3 people who had already been allocated accommodation. As such no sleeping bags were given out, although 4 blankets were requested, as well as a multitude of other clothing (socks!!!) and toiletries”. ![]()
During the evening the team served 86 people with 9 extras collected for family / friends. ![]()
The team were exceptionally well supported by Tesco with a donation of £120 worth of items from their shop on Mutley Plain. Rafael dropped two large bags off at stop one and the team also received a donation from another man.![]()
Being able to talk to people who are #streethomeless about the possibility of overnight accommodation is really positive.![]()
On Friday and Saturday night, it will be the turn of #mutleybaptistchurch to offer a warm, safe space to people.![]()
#helpingothers #MakeADifference #teamwork
A very well done and thank you to the team of students from Plymouth Marjon University who, from start to finish, organised the Soup Run on Tuesday. Not only did the team raise all the money needed to purchase the food for the night they also made a substantial donation, £100 + to Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
The students prepared plenty of food including lentil and vegetable soup, served with dunking bread, sandwiches, sausage rolls and pasties, fruit, chocolate bars and crisps. 75 people came to collect food with 7 bags collected for family members. At the final stop there was enough food for everyone to have seconds. ![]()
Tuesday was the first night of Project 58: 7 when churches across the city open to provide overnight shelter for people who would be #streethomeless.  During the evening 4 people were referred from the ‘Run’. ![]()
Huge thanks to EVERYONE who helped last night - the students, their lecturers, #CharlieEde who helped in the kitchen and #thecornwallbakery for the pasties and sausage rolls. Great #teamwork ![]()
Together we will aim to #MakeADifference. #communitysupport #helpingothers
On Monday 1st December, Hope Baptist Church organised Plymouth Soup Run. 87 people were served during the evening with 13 extra bags collected for friends and family.![]()
Fortunately, it was a dry, peaceful evening, despite all the rain earlier in the day. There was plenty of food and drink for everyone with lots of thanks and relief that the weather was O.K. ![]()
StreetVet Dan and Kirsty, were out and in big demand, especially on the Hoe.![]()
Team Jan were in the kitchen for their penultimate 'shift'. ![]()
Richard drove a team of ‘individuals' who served on the Run and Prayer Pastor, Richard, was busy listening and chatting to people. ![]()
Huge thanks, as always, to#Teamworkl#communitysupporto#MakeADifferenceMakeADifference
On a very wet, windy and cold Sunday night the team from #StPaulsChurchEfford were busier than expected. ![]()
101 people were served with another 8 meals collected for family / friends. ![]()
On the menu was jacket potato, beans and cheese folllowed by bread pudding and custard. This was served together with the usual sandwich bags with snacks and hot and cold drinks.![]()
The team also gave out a large amount of ambient food, at all stops, which was well received. ![]()
Warm dry clothing, hats, gloves and toiletries were in high demand and 8 sleeping bags were given out. ![]()
The remaining fruit and sandwiches were taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Many thanks to ALL the volunteers from St Paul’s both front and back of house. ![]()
#teamwork #communitysupport #MakeADifference
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.
