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Pop Up Soup Kitchen

The Pop Up Soup Kitchen was founded by Trevor Blaney.

Its aim is to help the homeless of the Isle of Wight.

The organisation has strong ties with local supermarkets who donate supplies.

homeless man on bench

29, February 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight homeless shelter closes. Petition asks MP for help

Sunday was the last operating night of the winter overnight shelter for the homeless on the Isle of Wight. The Pop-up Soup Kitchen also currently has nowhere to operate from so an online petition has been launched calling on the MP to help.

homeless man in portugal

11, March 2016·1 min read

Search for temporary night shelter continues despite set-back

An online petition attracting over 4,000 signatures from concerned Islanders has raised awareness of the plight of the Isle of Wight homeless and resulted in swift action from the Isle of Wight council to find an alternative solution. The search continues after hiccup.

antipasti

4, May 2016·1 min read

Say ‘ciao bella’ to Italian food night at Aspire

Using food that is near its sell by date, this fundraiser is being hosted by Aspire and the Pop Up Soup Kitchen. Book early to avoid disappointment.

hastag band pic

12, May 2016·1 min read

Head to Ludfest 2016 to support the Pop Up Soup Kitchen

This year, the fourth that The Lud have held the fundraising event, bands and musicians are coming together to support the Isle of Wight Pop Up Soup Kitchen.

aspire doors

19, May 2016·1 min read

Community rallies around after charity break-in: Can you help as well?

Many items were stolen last night from this fantastic charity that helps those in need. A GoFundMe page has been set up for donations to help replace the stolen items and repair damage. Can you help?

jacket potatoes

24, May 2016·1 min read

Pop Up Soup Kitchen taking campaign to the Isle of Wight Festival

The Isle of Wight Pop Up Soup Kitchen is heading to the Isle of Wight Festival in June to spread awareness of the project and raise much needed cash to see them through next winter.

hastag band pic

27, May 2016·1 min read

Don’t miss LudFest this weekend: 12 hours of live music

Bands and musicians are coming together to support the Isle of Wight Pop Up Soup Kitchen this weekend at the fourth LudFest event in Ryde.

Flowers

25, November 2016·1 min read

Pop Up Soup Kitchen say it with flowers to raise awareness

Trevor Blaney came up with a great way to raise awareness for the Pop Up Soup Kitchen. With the help of Tesco in Ryde, flowers were placed across the Island this morning to spread the message.

Empty field

1, December 2016·2 min read

Shock as homeless Islanders evicted from field at 3am (updated)

Tents and sleeping bags (some donated) as well as personal belongings of homeless Islanders on the outskirts of Newport were trashed and the occupants evicted in the early hours of Wednesday morning this week with no notice.

calorie rich food

6, January 2017·1 min read

‘Slim and Give’: Get rid of calorie-rich food and help the homeless

If you've decided to go on a diet and get rid of a few pounds this New Year, why not consider donating your calorie-rich foods to the Pop-Up Soup Kitchen? It's what Slimming World members on the Island are being urged to do.

iow college chefs

30, January 2017·1 min read

Another busy week for the Isle of Wight Pop Up Soup Kitchen

437 miles were covered and enough food to easily feed 225 less fortunate Islanders was distributed by the Pop-up Soup Kitchen last week.

soup kitchen

25, February 2017·1 min read

New overnight refuge for Isle of Wight homeless accepts all

A collaboration between the Pop Up Soup Kitchen, Ryde Elim Church and a bunch of wonderful volunteers means that Isle of Wight homeless now have a warm, safe place for night-time respite.

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