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Friday was a busy day for Karen who coordinates the #MutleyBaptistChurch Soup Run team. Karen was delighted to collect an amazing donation of food and toiletries for Plymouth Soup Run from the staff and companies at #ClearbrookHouse. Many thanks to you all.![]()
Also delivered on Friday were donations from Hannah and Michelle from #CreativeConstruction who brought gifts of food, toiletries and warm socks as part of Plymouth Soup Run’s Reverse Advent Calendar appeal. Massive thanks are due to Jo Taylor and the rest of the staff who contributed so thoughtfully.![]()
A lady from St Mark’s Church, Ford, also arrived at the church with a gift bag of goodies for our service users and a box of essentials, containing a hat, gloves and scarf, was also left anonymously at the church. Warm thanks to you all on behalf of Plymouth Soup Run!![]()
Everyone’s support is truly amazing.![]()
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So many individuals, families and businesses have been kind enough to support Plymouth Soup Run, Reverse Advent Calendar appeal. Today, our thanks go to #busybees nursery, #underhillresidentialhome and once again #ianhallett and #babcock who have collected even more donations following on from their first drop off. Every item will be shared with the people we serve each night. Thank you ALL.![]()
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The team from Lighthouse Community Centre CIC crossed the Tamar to serve on Plymouth Soup Run on Saturday evening, bringing with them food, clothes, warm packs and some Christmas boxes. It was a very wet evening with less people waiting for food than on some nights. 60 people were served with some extra meals taken for friends/ family.![]()
Project 58:7 was operating again at #MutleyBaptistChurch with 4 people waiting to talk to Path Devon staff to confirm they could access the provision & sleep in the warm and dry. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered on Saturday. ![]()
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It was an exceptionally busy Saturday morning at #Shekinah, with many people arriving as we opened. During the morning 30 people were served, with some having a shower, and others catching up on their sleep. ![]()
Many thanks to all the Plymouth Soup Run volunteers who helped during the a.m.![]()
Thanks also to George, Lisa, Phillipa, Lucie (who brought down Mary and Hannah’s donation ) Rosie, Isaac and the Lovells who all brought down wonderful donations today, some of which we started to share immediately. Thanks also to Carly Taylor who brought down a cash donation from #GlanvilleEnvironmental. ![]()
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The team of cooks at #plymouthchristiancentre were busy on Friday afternoon preparing the food for Plymouth Soup Run. On the menu ; jacket potatoes, cheesy beans and bacon, and a variety of cheese and ham sandwiches with homemade chutney and pumpkin soup. Thanks to FareShare South West there was lots of fruit, snacks and cold drinks. 82 people were served during the evening with some extras collected for family members.![]()
Once again, staff from Path Devon joined the Run advising people, who were #streethomeless that #mutleybaptistchurch was open overnight. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped on Friday, collecting, cooking and serving the food. Great #teamwork.![]()
Together we can #MakeADifference and offer #communitysupport.
With Advent nearly over donations are arriving thick and fast for Plymouth Soup Run. The response we are receiving this year is truly wonderful.![]()
Our thanks go to Esterlam International Ltd, PME Group, the Career Transition Partnership, Suzanne and everyone, mostly anonymous, who has sent items via out Amazon Wish List. Every donation received will go out to the people we serve and hopefully make Christmas and the New Year a little easier.![]()
There will be more thanks to follow. I’m just doing a few at a time so everyone can appreciate the photos, where we have them.![]()
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On Thursday the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints did their last Plymouth Soup Run of 2025. It was a dry, quiet evening with 58 people served plus lots of extra bags given out, including for family and friends. At the end of the evening there was still spare food which was taken to George House BCHA. ![]()
Many thanks to Jeff and all the volunteers for their help during the year. ![]()
Thanks also to #thecornwallbakery ,Samworth Brothers for donating baked goods for the team to serve throughout the year. ![]()
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Instead of doing Secret Santa, Teresa and staff at Chameleons Hair and Scalp all contributed money towards buying items that will directly help people who are #streethomeless.Their amazing donation includes sleeping bags, roll mats and rucksacks, items that are so desperately needed by people when they are sleeping on the street. Many thanks to all of you. Your kindness will help Plymouth Soup Run to support people who are currently living out on the street. ![]()
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Many thanks to all the pupils and families at #Ugboroughprimaryschool for their thoughtful Reverse Advent Calendar donations which were collected today. Ugborough School have supported Plymouth Soup Run for a number of years and we really value their support. ![]()
A highlight this year, was when a pupil, following our talk in assembly, came up to say they had £1 so would be able to buy something. Included in the box of donations are many of the useful items we talked about in Assembly including “ something for the dogs”. ![]()
Your kindness and generosity will #MakeADifference to the people we serve every night. Thank you ALL.
It was an extremely wet evening on Wednesday for the team from #MutleyBaptistChurch but still reasonably busy with 62 people served during the evening plus lots of extras collected for family and friends.![]()
Not surprisingly, people didn’t stay for long once they had collected their food.![]()
The team were once again joined by Path Devon taking referrals for Project 58:7.![]()
Amanda, a new team member arranged for Turkey Baps and Cranberry Sauce to be served. These went down very well. Many thanks to #YardeFarm for their generous donation.![]()
Thanks also to Tesco Mutley and to Raphael for their donations of food. At the end of the evening all the spare food was taken to George House BCHA. ![]()
Lots of coats, hats, gloves and deodorant were also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers who served on such a stormy night. Whatever the weather, every night of the year, Plymouth Soup Run will be out on the streets of Plymouth serving the people who need our help and support. ![]()
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Another wonderful donation, from a school, has been received today. This time from St Boniface's Catholic College. The gifts had lovely hand written cards with them. Jo who was presented with the goods says such kindness and generosity is “overwhelming” .![]()
Thank you ALL so much. ![]()
“ Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind ; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James.![]()
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This photo doesn't really do justice to the wonderful carboot-full of food and toiletries received fChurch View Surgeryrgery, Plymstock. A huge thank you to the patients and staff of the practice for their generosity, and to Kim for delivering the donation to contribute to our Reverse Advent Calendar appeal.
Huge thanks to Notre Dame Plymouth who, today, delivered their Reverse Advent Calendar donations to St Paul’s Church Efford. The 6th formers did the fundraising themselves as a project for their coursework. We are overwhelmed with their generosity and their hard work. These wonderful donations will #MakeADifference to the people we support in Plymouth 365 days a year. ![]()
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A number of businesses and organisations came together on Tuesday, coordinated by #JackSkorecki and #Babcock to serve on Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
Volunteers from #Costain, #AtkinsRealis and #Elior provided all the food, sleeping bag, toiletries and warm gloves. ![]()
81 people were served during the evening with some extras provided for family members. ![]()
The team were also joined by Tara from Livewell Southwest who had vapes available which people were delighted with. And there were lots of extra goodies as well - mince pies, Heroes, biscuits, cans of drinks and a range of extra sandwiches. The team had plenty of food for everyone.![]()
Staff from Path Devon were also at the stops checking on people who were rough sleeping. ![]()
Amazing team work on a very chilly evening.![]()
It is great to know that all these organisations have committed to continue serving on the Plymouth Soup Run in 2026. ![]()
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” Helen Keller. ![]()
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On Monday, in the kitchen was a Team from The Salvation Army - Plymouth Whitleigh led by Lorraine.![]()
Chris drove the bus and Team #vivo came along to serve the food and drinks that had been prepared. Bronia was the Prayer Pastor.![]()
Lots of warm dry clothes were given out, especially at Mayflower street where several people were drenched by the heavy rain.![]()
70 people were served with some extras collected for friends or family. ![]()
As always on a Monday volunteers from StreetVet were available to help with any animals that needed assistance.![]()
Thanks to all involved and to Bronia and #hopebaptistchurch for coordinating the evening. ![]()
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Sundays are often busy and this Sunday was no exception with 110 people served and another 8 bags collected for family members. Thanks to FareShare South West and everybody’s wonderful Christmas donations there was plenty of food for everyone. The hot meal was a selection of savouries with baked beans and potatoes or beef lasagna, together with soup and a snack bag. There was also fruit, yoghurt, ambient food and toiletries available. ![]()
Many thanks to the regular Sunday team and to the volunteers from STORM running. ![]()
Once again huge thanks to Dawn and her customers at #TheCuttingCorner for another generous donation. ![]()
A very “special mention” to Debbie who cooked both on Saturday morning and Sunday evening. Many of our volunteers give up their ‘free time’ at the weekend or in the evenings while still working full time. ![]()
To each and everyone of our volunteers and supporters a HUGE thank you. We couldn’t do it without you ALL.![]()
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It was a very busy Saturday evening for the team from #MethodistCentralHall and #StPeterandtheHolyApostles with an emergency dash for chips so there was sufficient food for everyone at the last stop. Special thanks to the Deliveroo driver, who on hearing who the chips were for, paid for them. The team were joined by members of #LighthouseBaptistChurch who were distributing Christmas gifts and spreading Christmas cheer. ![]()
104 people were served during the evening. 4 sleeping bags were given out, as well as some clothes and toiletries. ![]()
1 person’s leg was dressed and a couple of other people shared updates on their ongoing health problems. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped, by preparing the food, donating items for the Christmas gifts, and serving on the night. ![]()
Great #teamwork and #communitysupport. Together we will try to #MakeADifference
Thank you, thank you, thank you, to - ![]()
Plymouth Soup Run volunteers who today supported the 19 people who came down to #Shekinah for food, a shower, clean clothes and some time to chill.![]()
Louise from Obedair who made delicious fudge for all our volunteers,![]()
Anthony, Dianne, Jayne, Sue, Dick, Mary, and Joanna for their wonderful donations of food, clothes, toiletries and sleeping bags, ![]()
And to everyone who has, both recently, and this morning donated money. ![]()
Everyone’s support is very much appreciated. Thank you ALL so much.![]()
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Knowing how much food to prepare each night is a challenge, as the number of people we serve can fluctuate a lot from night to night. Friday, was a much quieter evening for the team from Plymouth Christian Centre, which meant that there was plenty for everyone, including seconds! On the menu sausage rolls, beans and spicy potatoes with sandwiches, homemade soup, snacks and hot and cold drinks. A few people were very hungry and ate their food immediately.![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out. ![]()
It is always good to see people and catch up on their news. ![]()
Everyone was reminded that on Saturday the first stop will be on the front steps of Methodist Central Hall.![]()
Many thanks to Plymouth Christian Centre and all their volunteers for organising and serving on the Run EVERY Friday.![]()
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Thank you to everyone who dropped off donations for Plymouth Soup Run at Mutley Baptist Church on Friday morning.![]()
Many thanks to Peter Bold and his partner who delivered a box of goodies for women and another for men. ![]()
Thanks to Sam Schofield - no stranger to the plight of some of our service users - who chose and collected all the items in his two boxes which were kindly dropped off by his mum. ![]()
Thanks also to Margaret Burt for her thoughtful donation and thanks to Lyn and Pam who have been busy knitting gloves, hats and scarves for the people we serve. ![]()
The response to our Reverse Advent Appeal this year has been truly amazing.![]()
Thank you ALL. ![]()
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