What's happening at the Soup Kitchen
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Hot meals
Freshly cooked food served at every session.
Outreach
Connecting with people, building trust.
Toiletries
Soap, toothbrushes, shampoo and more.
Laundry/showers
Access to hot showers and clean, dry clothing.
Health support
On-site health checks and wellbeing support.
Eye checks
Free eye tests and access to glasses when needed.
Housing/benefits
Help with housing, benefits, local services.
Partner services
Help through trusted local organisations.
For local businesses
Join the Soup Dragons
If your business is committed to making a meaningful difference locally, becoming a Newbury Soup Dragon is a powerful way to create lasting social value in the community you serve.
Create real social value
Make a visible, lasting difference in the community your business serves.
Help us plan ahead
Regular support means we can respond to local need with confidence.
Stand alongside your community
Join a trusted local charity committed to dignity and care for all.
This can be quite confusing as there are several charity and not-for-profit organisations within Newbury and West Berkshire. Each have their own niche but work in synchronous harmony. You can find more on our Get Help page
What are the homeless charities in Newbury?
Our need for volunteers changes on a regular basis. Please keep an eye out for positions appearing on our Facebook and Twitter social media channels and also our Volunteers Wanted page too. Please be aware that an Enhanced DBS check for vulnerable adults is required and we ask for (and check) references.
How do I volunteer at the Newbury Soup Kitchen?
There is normally a group of volunteers at the Salvation Army Hall from 4:30pm each Thursday setting up. You are more than welcome to drop them off between these times. Please do not come during the open session as it is quite busy and we cannot always dedicate the time to speak with our benefactors.
Employment Plus is also located at the Salvation Army Hall and is open Thursdays between 2pm and 4:30pm. Employment Plus are happy to accept donations for us within their opening hours.
We also have collection points at the Co-op in Brummell Road Speen, Harpers Garage in Hungerford and Charmaine’s Hair and Beauty on Hambridge Road. Small items can always be dropped off at these points.
I have some product donations for you. How can I get them to you?
The Newbury Soup Kitchen is open to serve food between the hours of 6pm and 8pm each and every Thursday evening. However, there is normally a group of volunteers at the Salvation Army Hall from 4:30pm each Thursday setting up. You are welcome between 4:30pm and 5:30pm to drop off any donations. May we please ask that visits from the public are by appointment only anytime thereafter.
What are your opening hours?
We normally have some 15 to 20 volunteers and between 45 and 55 clients during our weekly sessions. This obviously can be very busy for us. We respectfully ask that you make an appointment if you wish to visit us within our opening hours. You are welcome between 16.30pm and 17.30pm to drop off donations.
Can I drop in and witness the hard work you are doing?
Questions, answered with care
Anything else you'd like to know? Just reach out — we're happy to help.
For local businesses
Two Saints
Greenham Trust
Food Bank
Supported by our community
We're proud to work alongside these trusted local partners who help us make a difference every day.
Stories from our community
Real people, real stories
Real moments shared by NSK: the people, the partnerships, and the quiet acts of care that make us who we are.
Every meal is an act of love — and behind each one is a volunteer, a donor, and a community backed by local businesses that refuses to look away.
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Meals served Jan 2017 - Sep 2026