UPDATE 8th May 2022Jane has setup a GoFundMe  page for her campaign, to donate please click the button Click to donate to the GoFundMe campaign Hello, My name is Jane and I recently started volunteering for the Newbury Soup Kitchen.Founded by Meryl Praill, Newbury Soup Kitchen strives to help people by providing a broad spectrum of[...]

Homelessness and Covid-19The UK government’s Everyone In scheme has protected more than 37,000 people during the pandemic. As of January 2021, 11,263 people remained in emergency accommodation and 26,167 people had been moved on to permanent accommodation through the scheme.The government has promised 3,300 long-term homes will be made available to help rough sleepers protected from the[...]

Newbury Soup Kitchen held their Christmas party Thursday feeding the homeless and vulnerable in Newbury. NUTS, Newbury Town Strummers (16 in all) came and under a gazebo of fairy lights entertained the clients who came for a meal. Even a rendition of Elvis Presley was sung by a client which truly was magical. Santa gave[...]

More than just soup  - Voice More than just soup  - Blog No 22 Meryl Praill our founder would like to wish you a Happy New Year moving into 2022. Newbury Soup Kitchen strives to help people by providing a broad spectrum of healthy food provision and outreach to care for those in need in[...]

More than just soup  - UniqueMore than just soup  - Blog No 21Hannah one of our valued volunteers talks about the importance of treating everyone who comes to use our services UNIQUELY.https://youtu.be/-CHdHa2RcVk

More than just soup  - TrustMore than just soup  - Blog No 20Steph our Trustee talks about the importance of TRUST. Our clients often struggle with this. We work hard to help build TRUST. With TRUST people are more likely to engage and as a result get the help they so desperately need.https://youtu.be/WXlpfkDE7jU

More than just soup  - safetyMore than just soup  - Blog No 19Meryl our founder and CEO talks about the importance of SAFETY. Safety during our sessions for everyone who attends and the safety of individuals whom we work with. We work hard to do our best to help individuals into a safer and more[...]

More than just soup  - RespectMore than just soup  - Blog No 18Our blog for this week by our Patron Will Young. Will sums it up quickly and straight to the point. The importance of respecting others and taking time for people less fortunate than ourshttps://youtu.be/irMwsT6BAtk

More than just soup  - QuestionMore than just soup  - Blog No 17Tracy gives us an insight of homeless through her experience of Dual Diagnosis Training and Outreach. What is Newbury Soup Kitchen about, HOW we try to help people in need to reduce homelessness and WHY she volunteers.https://youtu.be/XVWrHoeArmg

More than just soup  - Peace and PrivacyMore than just soup  - Blog No 16Cath talks about the importance of peace and the ability of having some privacy when you are homeless and vulnerable. Outreach and a friendly ear in a respectful private space is very importanthttps://youtu.be/O3Y3N6fJfAs