Rough Sleeping Through The Winter Ahead
Joanne Harris 10th November 2019
A cold evening, 43 people in and 36 people through in 6 minutes according to the lovely ladies on the door. We had Broccoli Soup,
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Another Busy Week At Newbury Soup Kitchen
Joanne Harris 3rd November 2019
We had 47 people in tonight; we were extremely busy at the beginning of the session, 45 people in 45 minutes. On the menu this
Advocacy, Support and Accommodation
Joanne Harris 27th October 2019
Society does not like seeing people in tents. The emotive subject of putting Eviction Notices or Notice to Vacate …
Current Support, And The Run Up To Christmas
Joanne Harris 20th October 2019
Fundraising is essential throughout the year in order to help us with our ongoing work. Our week is not just two hours on a Thursday and Saturday afternoons in the Wharf.
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Scott Huntley 12th October 2019
We are currently seeking much needed funding for the ongoing development and support for our services. Donate the exact amount of money you choose with JustGiving, the worlds leading online fundraising platform.
National Statistics and Local Support
Joanne Harris 7th October 2019
Sometimes new people come into the Soup Kitchen who are temporarily in the area, and have found themselves homeless after losing work or due to a relationship breakup.
Appeal for Ruck Sacks….
Scott Huntley 1st October 2019
We are currently running particularly low on rucksacks. Rucksacks are much sought after and we find ourselves assisting throughout the colder months with rucksacks and sleeping bags.
Invaluable Nursing For The Local Rough Sleepers
Joanne Harris 28th September 2019
It is coming more and more apparent that this Outreach service is very important to the homeless and vulnerable community and desperately needed. We have a few more clients come to us during the session itself this evening who need to see a nurse or doctor.
A reminder that homelessness can happen to anyone.
Joanne Harris 22nd September 2019
During the time Newbury Soup Kitchen has been open we have established relationships with people. Trust goes a long way as many people we deal with have no one as family relations are fractured or broken and peers may not always be trustworthy either.
Supporting Our Clients: Mental Health And Domestic Abuse
Joanne Harris 11th September 2019
Unfortunately many of our clients have experienced Domestic Abuse or sometimes trying to hide from an abuser. It is important for someone to be able to contact someone who can potentially help.
Newbury Soup Kitchen and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Joanne Harris 7th September 2019
A few new people came in who have found themselves homeless. They are all aware that the weather is changing and that is frightening for many. Some people have COPD, which will be challenging during the winter months living outside.
Crisis For Our Clients
Alix Burnard 26th August 2019
People who inject drugs can develop infections. Medical consequences of chronic injection use include scarred and/or collapsed veins, bacterial infections of the blood vessels and heart valves, abscesses (boils), and other soft-tissue infections.