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Volunteer with Soup Run Society at Lincoln's Inn Fields
Summary
Imperial's Soup Run Society supports the Children of Adam Soup Kitchen, which runs a weekly Sunday food drive at Lincoln's Inn Fields; the author recently volunteered after meeting committee members and found the experience welcoming.
Content
Imperial's Soup Run Society supported the Children of Adam (CoA) Soup Kitchen's weekly food drive at Lincoln's Inn Fields near Holborn station. The soup kitchen was started about 15 years ago by the family of a man who experienced homelessness and later died at age 25. CoA's name highlights a shared human origin and an emphasis on dignity. After meeting committee members at IC Hack, the author signed up and volunteered on a rainy Sunday.
Key details:
- Imperial's Soup Run Society works with CoA, which runs a Sunday food drive at Lincoln's Inn Fields near Holborn station.
- CoA was founded by the family of a man who had been homeless and died at 25; the project has been operating for around 15 years.
- Regular volunteers and supporters collect and arrange food from nearby markets and donors; events can serve over 110 guests.
- Volunteers typically spend a few hours outside while guests experience exposure to weather more continuously.
- New volunteers are guided from Holborn station by a committee member, and CoA accepts contact via @coa_soupkitchen on Instagram.
Summary:
The volunteer shift was described as friendly and community-focused, even in poor weather, and time passed quickly for those helping. The author plans to volunteer again, and the Soup Run Society continues weekly drives while remaining open to donations and supporters.
