Every night of the year, the Trust's volunteers go out with food, hot drinks, clothes, blankets, and other essential needs, meeting rough sleepers at designated drop-off points, and doing a 'walk round' to catch those who have already bedded down for the night.
Our 2 team's at
You can help us in a number of ways....
*Firstly by praying for the homeless and the work of the trust.
*People with a genuine interest in helping and meeting the homeless can help for one evening, to see if the work suits them out on the run.
*We also need the following items: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, disposable razors, candles, matches, wrapped chocolate snack bars, and deodorant. (There is a place in the Narthex where you can leave all donations for the `Soup Run`) Also tinned sandwich fillings and items of clothing, and blankets –good condition please * * However, we cannot take bedding other than blankets - please, no duvets, sheets or pillows - as these cannot be used by people on the streets - imagine how heavy a rain soaked duvet is... Note. New Underwear and socks are especially needed, as these cannot be purchased in Charity shops.
*We also need people to be part of the 'back room' rota, making up the rolls on the Saturdays, heating up the soup and making cakes. At present we have a brilliant number of volunteers to make a nice rota, but could always do with more.
*We have a small team who look after the 'garage' - our main store area, preparing for each run, fortnightly. ****** We are currently in need of a new volunteer, or 2, to help increase the team *******
*We also are delighted to accept donations of homemade soup. Please contact the parish office for details of what we need and where to take it.
To find out more, contact Philip McWilliams via the parish office.
