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On Tuesday evening a team of people were busy in the kitchen and hall at St Matts Plymouth preparing the food for Plymouth Soup Run. 2 enormous pans were simmering in the kitchen, one with tomato and vegetable soup, the other with spicy Tempeh and vegetables, to be served with rice. The sandwiches were ham and cucumber or cheese and tomato. ![]()
The snack bags were being made up and there were trays of vegetables and fruit to share. ![]()
Once all the food was prepared the volunteers who were serving on the run arrived and loaded their cars. ![]()
74 people were served during the evening with another 7 bags collected for family / friends unable to come to the Run. ![]()
The team had prepared food for 100 people so at the last stop everyone was offered extra and the remaining food was taken to George House BCHA. ![]()
1 sleeping bag was given out. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped during the evening both in the kitchen and out on the streets of Plymouth .![]()
Thanks also to FareShare South West for much of the food. ![]()
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On Monday 84 people were served by Plymouth Soup Run with another 6 bags collected for family / friends. Viv led the kitchen team at #HopeBaptistChurch and Richard, Stephen and Michael went out with a team from Saltash medical centre. ![]()
It was a dry and peaceful evening with just the right amount of food. ![]()
5 sleeping bags were given out with referrals to the Rough Sleepers Team Path Devon. ![]()
The StreetVet Plymouth were out as they are every Monday looking after people’s animals. ![]()
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It was another exceptionally busy Sunday night for our regular team of volunteers, who were fortunately joined by 4 members of STORM running. ![]()
With 123 people served there was very little food left by the time we reached the last stop, so 5 people came down to Shekinah, where we were able to give them some food from our store cupboard. As Tuesday, once we saw how many people were at the first stop, 7 3, we had to decline all requests for second bags. ![]()
The hot meals were cheesy pasta bake either with or without bacon and sausage or Thai Chicken. ![]()
There were also bananas and some yogurts. ![]()
Many thanks to FareShare South West for many of the ingredients. ![]()
2 blankets and 2 sleeping bags were given out. ![]()
And we sent 1 person to A & E in a taxi.![]()
HUGE thanks to all the team for their help on a VERY busy night. ![]()
Also many, many thanks for all the donations we have received via our Amazon Wish List in the last couple of days - 5 sleeping bags, 6 pairs of joggers, 3 trays of Pot Noodles and some ladies underwear, all received anonymously.![]()
Thanks also to Dawn, her dad & clients at #thecuttingcorner for their very generous donations. We used the drinks straight away.![]()
The support Plymouth Soup Run receives from everyone is truly wonderful. Thank you ALL. ![]()
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It was a slightly quieter Saturday than expected for the team from #stpaulschurchefford with 83 people at Plymouth Soup Run and a further 10 meals collected for family / friends. ![]()
However, a few years ago serving 93 meals would have been seen as a very busy night.![]()
The team served cottage pie, and strawberries, with soup, sandwiches and a snack bag. ![]()
The extra food was given out at the last stop. ![]()
Toiletries and clothes were in demand and 2 sleeping bags and 1 sleeping mat were also given out. ![]()
1 person was helped to reconnect with their family. ![]()
Many thanks to all the volunteers both front and back of house and FareShare South West for the strawberries, cartons of drink, cheese and many other items. ![]()
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It was a very busy,and, at times, lively Saturday morning for Plymouth Soup Run volunteers at Shekinah today. 28 people joined us during the morning and another 3 people collected a packed lunch. We arranged reconnection back to Torquay for 2 people. ![]()
There was a long queue for the shower today and lots of requests for clothes. Donations of joggers would be very gratefully received. ![]()
As is often the case, 3 people were in need of dental treatment and advice was given on how to receive dental treatment. ![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team for their help on a busy, lively morning. ![]()
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Sweet potato soup was on the menu on Friday, together with vegetable curry, chicken pie and beans, toasties and 2 varieties of sandwich. Thanks to the volunteers from Plymouth Christian Centre who helped either by collecting, cooking or serving the food. ![]()
It was a dry, peaceful evening with a steady stream of people arriving to collect their food with some staying for a chat. 90 meals were served including the extras collected for family/ friends. ![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out plus some clothes and toiletries.![]()
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On Thursday it was the turn of Plymouth Mayflower Rotary Club to serve on Plymouth Soup Run. The team’s catering was spot on with 92 meals prepared and 92 people served including some second bags for people unable to come to the run. ![]()
Thanks to #TheCornwallBakery there was a good selection of savoury slices and pasties. And the team had prepared 3 varieties of sandwich. The soup was popular and ran out just before the very end of the night.![]()
2 sleeping bags and 1 blanket were given out with updates to Path Devon. Some clothes, especially lots of male and female underwear also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to Plymouth Mayflower Rotary and all their volunteers.![]()
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Many thanks to the volunteers from #mutleybaptistchurch who collected, prepared and served the food on Plymouth Soup Run on Wednesday evening. 77 people came to 1 of the 4 soup run stops, with another 9 meals collected for family / friends. ![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out as well as lots of clothes and toiletries. ![]()
At the end of the evening the remaining food was taken to George House BCHA.![]()
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On Tuesday 126 people were served by the volunteers from Plymouth Citybus with 70 people just at the first stop. Every stop was busier than normal and there was also a very high level of need. ![]()
Fortunately the team were joined by Simone from the HIPP team Livewell Southwest. Simone registered 1 person with a G.P. did a referral to the outreach team for someone with a badly infected foot and offered practical support to another person on Wednesday. Information on 3 people new to rough sleeping will be passed to Path Devon.![]()
It was particularly sad to hear another person’s news about their health.![]()
Plymouth Soup Run is about so much more than food and for many people we are their first point of contact in times of need. ![]()
Huge thanks to all the volunteers from Plymouth Citybus who, to many people’s amazement, arrived in the open top bus. ![]()
Fortunately, because of their generous catering there was enough food for everyone who came to the Run last night but due to the high numbers we were unable to give out second bags at the first 2 stops. ![]()
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On a clear, but chilly Monday evening the Plymouth Soup Run team coordinated by #HopeBaptistChurch served 96 meals.![]()
Vicky and Holly led the kitchen team, Mary drove the bus, while volunteers from #babcock served the food and drink. Alex was busy chatting to people and hearing their news. It was great to hear that 1 person now had a job and another person was being accommodated by Path Devon. ![]()
3 sleeping bags, some clothes and a day rider for work induction, were also given out. ![]()
As always on a Monday the volunteers from StreetVet joined the team providing advice and support for people and their animals.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped on Monday night. Great #teamwork.![]()
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It was an exceptionally busy Sunday night for the team from #saintpaulschurchefford with so many people waiting at stop 1 it was impossible to count everyone. By the end of the evening the team had served approximately 118 people with another 10 meals collected for family members or friends. Everyone was calm and orderly, waiting patiently to be served. ![]()
7 sleeping bags, 5 roll mats and a large amount of clothing and toiletries were also given out.![]()
The food on offer included baked potato with beans and cheese, and southern fried chicken, with fruit crumble for desert.![]()
The team anticipated high numbers so had plenty of food for everyone with people at the last stop offered extra. The remaining food was delivered to George House BCHA.![]()
Many thanks to all the team both front and back of house. They will be back on the Run next Saturday.![]()
I wonder if the 2 new volunteers will be there again?!!![]()
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In contrast to a month ago, when the team from Plymstock United Church were out on Saturday on the Plymouth Soup Run, yesterday was much busier, with an emergency dash to the shops to ensure that everyone got something to eat. ![]()
Approximately 90 people were served. ![]()
As well as food, soup and hot drinks, 3 sleeping bags, 2 rucksacks, a day-rider for a hospital appointment, and emergency items of clothing were also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team for collecting, preparing and serving the food on a busy, and at times, stressful evening.![]()
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It was a busy Saturday morning at #Shekinah with 17 people joining us in the first 20 minutes and another 7 people coming in slightly later. For some people it was their first visit on a Saturday morning. ![]()
Debbie and Trish were busy in the kitchen cooking all the breakfasts and making leek and potato soup for next Sunday.![]()
Thanks to FareShare South West we were able to offer a selection of cold drinks, watermelon, tic tacs and bagels as extras. ![]()
There was just enough time for 11 people to have a shower with many asking for clean clothes. One person was delighted with his new shoes which were kindly donated.![]()
Lots of people took the opportunity to enjoy the sunny weather outside in the garden and one man turned the pond into a wishing well. When asked what he wished for he replied “ for my life to get better than it is now”. ![]()
2 podiatrists from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet joined us this morning, as they do every fortnight, and 9 people were treated. ![]()
Many thanks to everyone who gives of their time to help on a Saturday morning. We couldn’t do it without your help and support. ![]()
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Fridays can only mean one thing : a team from Plymouth Christian Centre will be out on Plymouth Soup Run serving the food that their team of chefs prepared earlier. ![]()
Steak pie was served with diced potatoes, beans and red cabbage. The soup was lentil and vegetable and there were a few macaroni cheese meals for vegetarians. Everyone served enjoyed the soup with many people eating it straight away. ![]()
66 people were served.![]()
2 sleeping bags and 3 rucksacks were given out with a request for another rucksack which we will take out tonight. ![]()
People who are #streethomeless or at #SleepSafely were reminded that #Shekinah will be open this morning, Saturday, for a cooked breakfast,shower and time to relax indoors. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team and welcome to the new volunteers who joined the Run for the first time. ![]()
Once again those 2 people on the Hoe wanted to join for the photo shoot!!
During the week some Plymouth Soup Run teams collect from FareShare South West. We never quite know what will be available which adds interest and creativity to the pick up. The leeks, onions and potatoes collected today will be turned into soup and the large tub of yogurt will be served with Sundays pudding. There was plenty of bread for sandwiches and some treats as well. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team at FareShare and the Soup Run volunteers who collect the donations ![]()
Special thanks to #Owen Williams for helping during his Easter break .
Due to an unexpected road closure the team from the Lions Club of Plymouth CIO were slightly late in arriving but everyone waited very patiently.![]()
It was a busy Thursday night with 90 people served across the 4 stops. 4 extra bags of food were collected for family members. ![]()
1 sleeping bag, a blanket, toiletries and some clothes were also given out. 1 referral was made to the RST Path Devon.![]()
Many thanks to everyone who helped - all the volunteers, both in the kitchen and out on the Run. Once again the soup made by #ianhill with vegetables from FareShare South West was highly rated. ![]()
Thanks also to #thecornwallbakery for all the pasties. There were enough for people at the last stop to have 2 with the remainder taken to George House BCHA.![]()
Great #teamwork #communitysupport #WeServe
It was a cold, busy night on Wednesday for the team from #mutleybaptistchurch. 73 people were served with 11 meals given out for family / friends unable to come to Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
While most teams carry a set of emergency clothes plus smaller items e.g.socks, underwear, hats, and gloves, Wednesday is the main night when clothes are available. Lots were given out last night with only one coat left by the end of the evening. ![]()
4 sleeping bags were also given out to people who are currently #streethomeless.![]()
One person had just left hospital after being attacked and understandably was very nervous. Sadly, that is the third attack on people we have heard of in 10 days!!![]()
Many thanks to Mutley Baptist Church and their team of volunteers for organising and serving on Plymouth Soup Run 52 weeks a year. ![]()
Thanks also to #stevebody for the box of the bananas which were given out last night. A great help.![]()
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On a misty and wet evening the team from St Matts Plymouth served 87 people with a great selection of food including, Leek and Potato Sausage Pasta, Baked Potatoes with Cheese and Beans and Chicken and Vegetable Soup. For pudding there was tinned fruit and custard.![]()
The team collect from FareShare South West so they also had lots of extras - satsumas, hot cross buns, yogurts and bread.![]()
The kitchen team prepared 111 hot meals so there were some extras available at the last stop and 12 meals were taken to George House BCHA. ![]()
3 sleeping bags, 2 blankets, toiletries, 2 jackets, and some dog food was also given out. ![]()
Many thanks to all the team both in the kitchen and out on Plymouth Soup Run. ![]()
#communitysupport #MakeADifference
It was a slightly quieter Monday night with 74 people served at Plymouth Soup Run plus another 6 meals collected for family / friends unable to come to the Run. ![]()
On the menu was a thick vegetable soup which was described as “banging”, ham or cheese sandwiches, chicken or pasty and a snack bag. As every night the hot chocolate was much in demand. ![]()
3 sleeping bags, a rucksack, lots of socks and a replacement coat were also given out.![]()
As always on a Monday the run was co ordinated by #HopeBaptistChurch. Bev led the food prep team, Babcock served, with many of their volunteers out for the first time. Chris drove the bus with Gabby and Simon available to listen and chat.![]()
As every Monday, StreetVet, Plymouth, volunteers joined the run to offer advice and help to people and pets experiencing homelessness. ![]()
Great #teamwork offering help and support.
Sunday night was busy but very calm. The team served 100 people with 10 meals collected for family / friends. ![]()
There was a selection of hot food including meat balls and spaghetti, cottage pie, lasagna and various savoury pasties and sausage rolls, thanks to FareShare South West and #thecornwallbakery. ![]()
The soup also from #FareShareSouthWest was Sweet Potato and Chilli. ![]()
There was a selection of ambient food including chocolate raisins, biscuits, coffee, iced coffee and cheese. ![]()
2 sleeping bags were given out. ![]()
As the weather was dry quite a few people stopped to chat and share their news with 3 people sharing their plans for the future. ![]()
Many thanks to ALL the team. We were delighted that 2 of our longstanding team members that haven’t been able to help for a while were able to join us out on the Run. “The boys were back in town”. ![]()
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