Richmond Soup Kitchen

Matthew 25:34-40
Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? …. Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.

Update 21st December, 2023

The first two months of the Richmond Soup Kitchen have seen numbers of guests rise steadily – clearly the need is there. Equally, support for RSK has been wonderful, so here are a few highlights:

– More than £5k raised through JustGiving, 26% above target

– Retiring collections at RTM of £500 and still counting

– Orange Tree Theatre collecting tea, coffee and chocolate from theatre-goers for RSK

– £2500 donation from John Lewis’ Give a Little Love campaign

– Vegetable donations from the Kew Gardens community allotment – including 100kg pumpkin

– Regular fundraisers by Richmond Rotary

– Socks and handwarmers gifted anonymously through RTM

– At least 30 new volunteers – including monthly baking by Richmond Scouts

The team at RSK is truly grateful for the steady support from Wilma, Joe and the entire clergy team at RTM and to all of you for your wonderful, generous contributions. Have a happy, warm and safe Christmas and New Year.

Richmond Soup Kitchen needs your help!

Richmond Soup Kitchen will return this year for its third season, continuing to provide a warm meal and a friendly ear to some of the most vulnerable people in Richmond.
 
The outdoor takeaway service operates from St John the Divine, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5.00-6.00pm between 1st November and 25th April.
 
Volunteers are needed to:
  • Bake, batch cook or make soup
  • Make basic food on the evening
  • Welcome guests
  • Collect supermarket shopping and donations
  • Write grant funding applications
  • Donate financially or fundraise
By the end of last season, the team was serving around 100 meals a week.
 
To find out more about volunteering please get in touch at richmondsoupkitchen@gmail.com or take a look at www.richmondsoupkitchen.org

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