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Saturday was the last Plymouth Soup Run of 2025 for the team of volunteers from #PlymstockUnitedChurch. It was a quiet, calm and chilly evening with 56 people waiting for food with another 8 bags collected for family / friends. There was plenty of food for everyone with clothes, toiletries, and some ambient food also available. ![]()
Mutley Baptist Church was again open overnight and one person, who hadn’t previously used the provision, was so relieved to hear they could sleep inside in the warm. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered last night, whether out on the Run or at the church. #helpingothers #MakeADifference
There was a queue of people waiting in the cold, outside #Shekinah on Saturday morning. Plymouth Soup Run volunteers serve a full English breakfast every Saturday and today, as added extras, there were mushrooms, hash browns, white and black pudding, thanks to #charlieede. Trish and Charlie then went for a Saturday morning record and served 13 breakfast in 15 minutes! ![]()
17 people were served during the morning. Most people left with a packed lunch while some were too full after their breakfast!![]()
Many thanks to the regular Saturday morning volunteers for all their help in 2025. #communitysupport #helpingothers #MakeADifference
The team from #plymouthchristiancentre prepared a good supply of food on Boxing Day, including mushroom soup, a selection of pies with roasted veg and gravy, turkey and cranberry sandwiches, plus ham and cheese sandwiches. There were also lots of extras, including marshmallows and cashew nuts. ![]()
A total of 52 meals were served, but the team adopted a generous approach when they realised numbers weren’t going to be high…and everyone had just as much as they wanted.![]()
Warm clothes were in demand, and woolly hats, scarves and plenty of socks were distributed to those who asked. A few coats were also given out.![]()
A big thank you to the people who donated turkeys and winter clothes. The sandwiches (turkey & cranberry) were delicious. The remaining food was delivered to George House BCHA. ![]()
Thanks to ALL the volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre for cooking, organising and serving on Boxing Day. ![]()
Project 58:7 was in operation with #MutleyBaptistChurch open for people with no accommodation and people were advised to go there overnight. 2 people were also at The Salvation Army Devonport Life House Plymouth.![]()
Many thanks to Path Devon, Transforming Plymouth Together and all the churches for providing shelter during the long, cold winter nights. ![]()
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This is a special shout out to all who have made cash donations to Plymouth Soup Run in the weeks leading up to Christmas. We receive help in many different forms from food to clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags and other practical items, delivered in person or via our Amazon Wish List plus, of course, the many hours of their own time that our volunteers give. This enables us to meet a large part of the needs that we experience in trying to provide a comprehensive service. But the crucial component that complements all of these and allows us to support our clients speedily and flexibly is funding. So, on behalf of the people we serve, we send a heartfelt thank you to our cash donors.
We send a massive thank-you to Helen and her Tai Chi students at MINDFUL BODY Tai Chi - Qigong - Shiatsu who raised funds for Plymouth Soup Run in the weeks upto Christmas. The cash donation will help us continue to serve each and every night the growing community of people needing support across Plymouth. On their behalf we thank everyone who contributed to this fundraiser. ![]()
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On Christmas Day, in the evening, as on EVERY day of the year, a team from Plymouth Soup Run were out on the streets on Plymouth ensuring that everyone had food. Last night it was the turn of the team from Callington to cross the Tamar and serve. As it was Christmas Day the team arrived not just with food but with presents which had been collected by Tesco Launceston plus a torch for everyone. It was a quiet night, with some very hungry people and others who were finding the Christmas period emotionally difficult.![]()
50 people were served, including some extras for family members. The remaining food was taken to “Sleep Safely” and George House BCHA.![]()
Once again a staff member from Path Devon was out arranging accommodation to ensure people had somewhere to sleep overnight. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone for helping on Christmas Day. As always great team work. #communitysupport #helpingothers
On a bitterly cold Christmas Eve the team from #mutleybaptistchurch were busy serving on Plymouth Soup Run, with a wonderful selection of food and gifts.![]()
51 people came to the run with another 8 meals collected for family / friends. ![]()
Huge thanks to The Christmas Eve Food and Parcel project in Plymouth for their donation of Christmas dinners, desserts and gift bags which were kindly delivered by Steve, Peggie and Lottie. Everyone was delighted! There were also cheese sandwich bags and pasties for those who wanted an alternative.![]()
Many thanks also to Tesco, Tavistock and Mutley Plain. A selection of savoury and sweet items was donated by Tesco, Tavistock, delivered by Malcolm and Tesco ar Mutley support the Wednesday team weekly.![]()
Lots of hats, gloves and scarves were given out together with warm jumpers/sweatshirts.![]()
The team were joined by a staff member from Path Devon who was arranging accommodation for people who are currently #streethomeless. Thanks to project 58:7 St Matthias Church had opened its doors and 6 people went to sleep there with 4 people staying at The Salvation Army Devonport Life House Plymouth.![]()
Many thanks to everybody for their support last night. Great #teamwork. #MakeADifference #helpingothers
It was a quiet but cold night on Tuesday for the team from #stmatthiasplymouth with 61 people served. There was plenty of food to go around. On the menu - Corned Beef Hash, vegetarian chilli or sausage rolls with beans and baked potatoes. The sandwiches were a choice of tuna mayo, ham and tomato or cheese and tomato. As the numbers were lower there were plenty of extras available at the last stop, and the remaining food was taken to George House BCHA where lots of people were happy to receive it. The team also gave out some of the donations they had received over the last few weeks. @![]()
Huge thanks to ALL the St Matts team for their service in 2025. ![]()
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Mutley Baptist Church Soup Run were delighted to receive an amazing donation from Sainsbury’s, Mutley Plain, on Sunday, 21/12, including 120 mince pies, 60 toilet rolls as well as numerous tins of food! Massive thanks to all the staff on behalf of our service users!![]()
Also on Monday more donations arrived for the Plymouth Soup Run Reverse Advent Calendar appeal! There were sleeping bags from Tammy; some boxes and bags of food and sundries from the staff at Tamar Crossing; a box of toiletries from the Will Centre, Stoke; 3 bags of goodies from Eleanor and Nathan; and a number of bags of essentials from the University of Plymouth catering team!![]()
Heartfelt thanks to you all on behalf of our service users! ![]()
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Monday night was very special and a little sad for the #hopebaptistchurch as they said a huge THANK YOU and fond farewell to 'Team Jan'. Jan has served for more than 20 years with us but has been our 'head' Kitchen Lead for the past 3 years. Jan and Holly have kept the store cupboard up to scratch and well stocked. Thank you too to loyal team members Jeoff, Jason, Wendy, Rosemary and Caroline.![]()
Thank you for the #HMLandRegistryfrom #HMLandRegistry Plymouth team, some of whom were serving on the bus. Prayer Pastor Ali was able to have lots of conversations, listening to many concerns and hopes. All driven by Mary!![]()
It was a lovely evening weather wise the street vets were busy. Steve joined the team, in his van, serving mince pies and custard and lots of Haribos so everybody was well fed. Lots of lovely 🧀 cheesey pasta which was enjoyed too!![]()
Many thanks to ALL.
Many thanks for the amazing donations from :#mayflowermedicalgroup Staff and various individuals who have, together, given warm coats, socks, gloves, jumpers, hats, scarves, toiletries and chocolate snacks. Some of these items have already been given out. ![]()
And —- another donation has just arrived at #stmatthiaschurch. ![]()
Thank you ALL so much for #helpingothers and #makingadifference
This morning, Tuesday, 4 more wonderful Reverse Advent Calendar donations have been received. ![]()
Thanks to - #ImprovingLives, to Phillipa Knox and family, to all the families of the residents in #nutleylodgecarehome and to the Endoscopy department at #derrifordhospital.![]()
Parcels are also still arriving from our Amazon Wish List. Yesterday we received 2 sleeping bags and 2 packs of forks. ![]()
The respinse we have received this year has been truly remarkable. Thank you, thank you, thank you ALL.![]()
Together we will #MakeADifference
Huge thanks to everyone at at the #torpointferry and #tamarbridge for their wonderful generosity so together we can #MakeADifference by #helpingothers.This week, we dropped off a donation of food and hygiene items to Plymouth Soup Run as part of their Reverse Advent Calendar, helping to support local people in need this Christmas. 🎄![]()
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The donations were kindly provided by our teams at the Torpoint Ferry and Tamar Bridge, and we’re really proud of their generosity and support.![]()
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If you’re looking for ways to help people in need this festive period, you can still donate to Plymouth Soup Run. Visit their Facebook page for details of the items they need and where you can drop off donations.![]()
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Thank you to everyone who continues to support our local community 💙
.”You are spoiling us tonight”, that’s brilliant” “thank you all so much” were some of the comments we heard on the last Sunday before Christmas, accompanied by lots of smiling faces. Thanks to great team work and the wonderful donations received there was LOTS of food. On the menu were : festive pigs in blankets, chips, thanks to Harbourside Fish & Chips, sandwiches, mince pies, kindly donated in memory of Councillor David May, a selection of fruit, thanks to FareShare South West, individual desserts, soup and hot & cold drinks, plus LOTS of treats as well as a selection of ambient food, milk, hats, gloves and toiletries. ![]()
Many thanks to Dawn and the customers of #TheCuttingCorner for another wonderful donation.![]()
86 people were served with 9 extra meals collected for family members and some ‘seconds ‘ available at the last 2 stops. ![]()
Many thanks to the #team of volunteers who helped make the evening possible. Once again we were joined by 4 volunteers from STORM running, who, together with Steve and his daughter, our regular helpers and Steph ensured the evening ran smoothly. Thank you ALL. ![]()
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As we were preparing for tonight's soup run, lots of wonderful donations arrived - food, toiletries, hats and gloves, treats, etc etc. Many of the items have already been sorted to take out tonight to share with the people we support. Grateful thanks to Steph and colleagueRiverside Garage Tidefordeford, Michelle Goddard, Mark Kelly, @julie.blatchford and Karen Wall, Pippa Paterson, and the stafPlymouth Community HomesHom#communitysupportp#helpingotherst#MakeADifferencerence
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. ![]()
Together we will try to #MakeADifference and offer #communitysupport
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.
