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[...]

We had 45 people in tonight. We served pork, sausage and bean casserole, carrot and coriander soup and for dessert we had a mixed dark fruit and apple crumble. Our food donations have reduced this week. Usually we get lots from the supermarkets along with meat. For the first time no meat came in. Moving forward[...]

We opened the door tonight at 6pm to 54 people of which 35 people walked in during the first 7 minutes. The night was filled with laughter and a friendly atmosphere, behind that however is always desperation sadness and fear. So many people are living unsettled, transient lives not knowing where they are going to end[...]