Littlehampton volunteers launch lunchtime soup kitchen for Wick

A new lunchtime soup kitchen has been set up in Littlehampton to help families who are struggling during the lockdown.
By Elaine Hammond
Published 10th Nov 2020, 09:18 BST

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Steve McKeown and Helen Bradshaw launched LA Soup-ers at All Saints Church in Wick on Monday, with support from Littlehampton Community Fridge, Morrisons Littlehampton community champion Alison Whitburn and local businesses.

A team of volunteers is working behind the scenes to support the initiative and they managed to get it up and running within seven days.

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Helen said: “This past week has felt like an episode of Challenge Anneka! Both Steve and I are ‘soup-er’ excited to be starting this wonderful initiative.”

Serving up at LA Soup-ers, from left, Morrisons Littlehampton community champion Alison Whitburn, Steve McKeown, Helen Bradshaw and All Saints vicar Tom RobsonServing up at LA Soup-ers, from left, Morrisons Littlehampton community champion Alison Whitburn, Steve McKeown, Helen Bradshaw and All Saints vicar Tom Robson
Serving up at LA Soup-ers, from left, Morrisons Littlehampton community champion Alison Whitburn, Steve McKeown, Helen Bradshaw and All Saints vicar Tom Robson

Steve and Helen said it was a fantastic start, thanks to the many donations, including baguettes, soup and two cauldrons.

Steve said: “Due to the current restrictions, we are aware that some families will struggle over the coming weeks, so we have decided to open a free soup kitchen to help with reducing some of the burden.

“We will be providing takeaway free soup and bread for the local community in Littlehampton when its needed most.

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“Our new soup kitchen will help the vulnerable and those that could be suffering mental health issues.”

Takeaway will be available Monday to Friday, 1pm to 2.30pm, at Wick Hall, Wick Street, Littlehampton. Tea and coffee are also available free.

Visit LA Soup-ers on Facebook for more information.

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