Gallery – Soup Kitchen London

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Sometimes, all it takes to make someone’s entire

Sometimes, all it takes to make someone’s entire day is a little hug and an acknowledgment that you’re loved, regardless of your situation in life. Thank you @justinegeo

For the first time in many years, we had a young m

For the first time in many years, we had a young mother come by with her young son. She took two meals and sat in the park to eat. It’s heartbreaking to see anyone have to queue up for food, but it’s even more devastating to see a mother & child. Along with an influx of older guests, we’ve seen so many young people coming by for a hot meal and a drink. The depth of this problem can’t be conveyed in an Instagram post, but it is real and so many people are struggling for basic necessities. Thank you for everything you do to support our work.

After nearly three wonderful years, our incredibly

After nearly three wonderful years, our incredibly kind & compassionate @anna_marguerite_c is leaving us! Thank you so much Anna for always putting our guests’ needs first and for being so genuinely caring with your day to day interactions with everyone. We miss you already! 💙

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who purchased items f

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who purchased items from our Amazon Wishlist this week 💙 Without amazing people like you we wouldn’t be able to do what we do helping so many people across London on a daily basis. We appreciate you so much. Thank you again 🙏🏼

Donations needed! We are currently running very lo

Donations needed! We are currently running very low on some items that are essential for providing our guests with their much loved and needed morning drinks ☕️

Having a hot cup of tea or strong coffee each morning is so important for our friends, especially after a colder night.

💙 Please click the link in our bio to find our Amazon Wishlist. We are low on COFFEE, MILK & SUGAR and any purchases would be so hugely appreciated! Thank you 🙏🏼💙

Our really good friend Paddy being silly for the c

Our really good friend Paddy being silly for the camera! Thank you Thea for capturing such an incredible shot! @theabronlund 📸 Moments like these are what make our hard work so worthwhile

In an ideal world, there would be no need for Soup

In an ideal world, there would be no need for Soup Kitchen London to exist. As we all know, however, things are so far from ideal. This woman has been coming by daily for food over the last 3 weeks. She’s always happy, always polite, always grateful & always smiling, which is still so apparent, even through the mask.

There is no reason for anyone to be food poor in our country, but especially someone of her age. Nobody should have to supplement their daily food needs by queuing up at a soup kitchen.

Your donations help so many people. We help young people, barely out of their teens and people who have been retired for years. We help women, men & people who don’t identify as either. Our friends come to us from over 40 different countries, with so many different languages spoken. We are able to help so many people because of the wonderful support we receive from YOU.

Whether it’s a donation, a like or a follow, it all makes a tremendous difference. Thank you so much for supporting people like the wonderful lady in this picture and for supporting those who are unseen & often forgotten about

We're really looking forward to being able to welc

We're really looking forward to being able to welcome people back in to sit & relax for a few hours each day when restrictions ease up. We want the Soup Kitchen to feel less like a charity and more like a community centre that anyone can come to. This was taken pre-COVID, but hopefully, our courtyard will be filled with our friends again soon! Remember every like, comment and share really helps spread the word about all the hard work we do so don’t be shy 💙 Thank you 🙏🏼 #homeless #homelessness #donate #nonprofit #londoncharity #charity #volunteering #volunteerwork #supportlocalbusiness #soupkitchen #homelesscharity

Three tremendously valuable members of our volunte

Three tremendously valuable members of our volunteer team! @ainsliehotdogs has been donating her time here for years and knows many of our guests by their first name. Tom from @thorntonpartnership not only spends some of his mornings with us, but his company, along with @derwentlondon & @ahmmarchitects recently built our fantastic new mental health drop-in clinic. Our absolutely incredible @jessie.doleman is a student from @asinlondon who gives up every single Saturday morning to be with us. Volunteers are the backbone of our organisation and we’re so fortunate to have so many great people! Thank you to every single one of them 💙 #nonprofit #volunteer #donate #volunteerwork #charity #giveback #volunteers #homeless #donations #endhomelessness #londoncharity

Imagine carrying this around every single day of y

Imagine carrying this around every single day of your life. This is 'home' for far too many people in London. A tent, a sleeping bag, toiletries, clothing, important papers, photos, etc. When you have an opportunity, please take a look at our Amazon Wishlist on our website under 'Donate Goods' to see what our most needed items are. It all makes a difference, thank you! And remember that every like, comment, share helps spread the word of all we do here 💙 #endhomelessness #homelessnessawareness #homeless #soupkitchenlondon #charity #soupkitchen #donate #volunteerwork #volunteering #londoncharity #londonsoupkitchen

This photo was taken before COVID. The man in this

This photo was taken before COVID. The man in this picture had been a regular at the Soup Kitchen for years, but we haven't seen him in quite some time now. He used to love posing for the camera and had such a positive attitude about life. Often, we build absolutely wonderful relationships with our homeless friends and then, unfortunately, we won't see them for months. Sometimes, we never see them again. We can only hope it's because they're in a much better situation. Thank you so much for supporting our work! Remember that every like, comment & share helps promote all the important work we do 💙 #homelessness #homelesscharity #volunteerwork #homeless #londonsoupkitchen #charitywork #londoncharity

Unfortunately, the queue continues to grow & grow.

Unfortunately, the queue continues to grow & grow. Just three short years ago, we averaged serving 75 of our homeless friends each morning. Today, we serve around 150. We could not do it each day without your support & donations. Find out how you can help by clicking the link in our bio. Thank you! #soupkitchen #donate #nonprofit #support #homelessness #helpthehomeless

WORLD HUNGER DAY: Hunger & food poverty show their

WORLD HUNGER DAY: Hunger & food poverty show their ugly heads in many different forms. Over the last four months or so, we’ve helped so many people who are in accommodation and have a roof over their heads, but are just as desperate for a meal. Many people have lost their jobs and are struggling for food. In reflection of #worldhungerday let’s all try and be more mindful about the struggles people deal with daily, which aren’t always visible.

Click the link in our bio to find out how you can donate and help. Every like, share & comment also helps support us! Thank you 💙

#soupkitchen #soupkitchen♨️ #donate #nonprofit #support #homelessness #helpthehomeless #helpingothers #giveback #worldhungerday #zerohunger

Our absolutely wonderful Naomi in the kitchen. Hap

Our absolutely wonderful Naomi in the kitchen. Happy Birthday to one of the most thoughtful, dedicated & caring volunteers we have ever had! #queenofthekitchen If you're interested in helping out, click the link in our bio and register to become a volunteer! @citylife2017👸🏼💙 #soupkitchen #volunteer #homelessness #homelesscharity #charity #homelessnessawareness #londoncharity #volunteerwork #nonprofit #volunteerlife

One of the things we encourage our staff, voluntee

One of the things we encourage our staff, volunteers and the public to do is engage with people who are sleeping rough. You don't need to spend a single pound in order to make a difference. Give a few minutes of your time to someone who may not have anybody in life. We look forward to having our friends back in our building so we can spend quality time with them! 💙 #homelessness #homelesscharity #londonsoupkitchen #helpthehomeless

For many of our guests, their day revolves around

For many of our guests, their day revolves around a nutritious and healthy meal each day at the Soup Kitchen. Most of us enjoy being able to sit around the table with our families, especially after this past year. The people that use our service each morning are our family and we can't thank you enough for supporting our work. It takes a village!

Most of us are eagerly anticipating the reopening

Most of us are eagerly anticipating the reopening of our city and of our country. We are, understandably, looking forward to a return to ‘normalcy’ after over a year of lockdowns & restrictions.

For far too many people in London, however, their ‘normal’ day involves queuing up at the Soup Kitchen for a hot meal, clothing and a chat. For a lot of our guests, it will be the only meal they eat during the day and the only interaction they have with anyone.

As we look forward to going out & meeting family & friends, please keep in mind the most vulnerable people in our society who aren’t able to. Nearly every single day for the last 6 months, we’ve welcomed new faces. New people who may not be homeless, but are just as desperate for a meal. So many people have been made redundant & lost their jobs.

If you can help in any capacity, whether it be with monetary donations, food donations or your time, please do. Click on the link in our bio to find out ways you can help. We need it. Thank you!

Absolutely no one should have to endure this for a

Absolutely no one should have to endure this for a meal. Thank you for your continued support, it means so much to so many people.

The very unfortunate reality for thousands of peop

The very unfortunate reality for thousands of people in London this morning. Please visit our website or have a look at our Amazon wishlist for ways to help. Thank you.

Yesterday morning, we were filming some content fo

Yesterday morning, we were filming some content for our website when this gentleman asked if we had a moment to help him. He pulled out a small piece of paper and asked if we could look over it for him and make sure he had written it correctly. He apologized, let out a nervous laugh and said he was dyslexic. Our friend tried to copy the opening and closing days & times, which are posted on our door. He said the Soup Kitchen was the only place he was comfortable coming to and he didn’t want to miss the food.

All of us struggle with challenges that are invisible to others. In addition to sleeping rough, this gentleman is alone, afraid and suffers learning difficulties. Let’s be as kind as we can be to everyone we come across each day. The battles that people are fighting are not always obvious. Thank you @austyn_farrell for capturing this moment.

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