This week we had home-made pizzas made by one of our wonderful volunteers who has been cooking for us throughout lockdown.There were 38, hand made with the ingredients donated from Sainsburys Newbury pizza stall that has recently closed. He used part of our stocks of mozzarella peals along with chicken and ham pieces. Rob must[...]

It was a lovely session this week. The word is getting around so quite a few people came to say hi.We had sausage casserole and mash on the menu which is always very popular. This week we came to the hall earlier to set up which gave us more time to get the oven up[...]

I thought you would want to know how our first Newbury Soup Kitchen session for nearly six months went.  Up until now we have been feeding people in emergency accommodation on a delivery basis. We have provided nearly 5,000 meals.  Now the hotels are emptying and the people from them are being housed it is[...]

We are delighted to have had a wonderful YouTube video produced for us. Furthering our social media efforts, this video is very current having been produced within the lock down period.

Newbury Soup Kitchen which is a division of the Charity HAVEN (West Berkshire) has been in operation for over three and a half years and has grown from strength to strength. On a day to day basis up until now and before COVID 19 the charity has been running from the Meryl Praill's home who[...]

It has been a while since we have written a blog. Since COVID 19 we have been experiencing a whirlwind of changes for Newbury Soup Kitchen and therefore have had to adapt the operational side of the charity on a weekly and sometimes daily basis. This is to ensure our clients receive the best possible[...]

For all of us we have had to change and adapt to the world and our lives that have been consumed by COVID 19.It has been reported widely in the media the responsibility that local councils have been given to house rough sleepers in temporary accommodation and to keep the vulnerable in society safe. This[...]

We are always on the look out for new and interesting fundraising ideas and support. Whether your office or business can host some form of coffee morning, or whether your local pub or restaurant can host a quiz evening – we are always searching for new and interesting approaches.

Whilst we continue to use the Amazon Wishlist as a central point for seeking donations, but we are also looking for items not listed such as Pot Noodles and Pasta Pots (and similar).