It was chicken on the menu for lunch today - or vegetarian alternative - with potato salad and coleslaw. Chef Vinka prepared a delicious meal which was much appreciated by the guests. Also on offer was a barber, foot care, life skills class, clothing distribution and food parcels. It was a busy session. I was again in the dining area serving meals and we had a lot of satisfied clients. It’s a lovely - and lively- atmosphere at the Soup Kitchen on Fridays and a privilege to be part of it.

I was back on lunch duties at the Soup Kitchen today - serving the clients lunch which is one of my favourite roles. It didn’t seem too busy in the main room but that all changed once the dining room doors opened! A constant flow of guests enjoyed chef Andrew’s sausage casserole (beef or vegetarian) followed by a tasty dessert. We were so busy I only managed a couple of photos at the end. Another rewarding session for this Goodgym member.

Another great lunch session at Ealing Soup Kitchen and I was on serving duties again. It’s one of my favourite roles as I get to know the regular clients who attend every week. And find out their food likes and dislikes - this week’s pasta bolognese was very much a ‘like’. And the chocolate brownie dessert definitely was! As the lunch service quietened down, I helped with some clearing up - always lots to do in that area.

Another day filled with activities from volunteers ..cooks cooking delicious lunch, peeps serving tea and biccies. Mucking in wherever..washing abundance of blueberries..hoovering, washing uppers including setting up for lunch. What a grest feeling...

Just the lunch shift for me today at Ealing Soup Kitchen. It was 34 degrees outside and felt very warm in the kitchen! Chef John prepared beef chili with a vegetarian alternative and it was a popular meal - lots of clean plates being returned. I was on serving duties again and we were kept busy with a constant request for cold drinks. Another successful lunchtime with happy and replete clients.

It was great to see Rainu this morning, I stayed on for the lunchtime session and was again on serving duties - we had thought there weren’t so many people but, when the dining area doors opened at 1pm, every table was full! There was a constant flow of clients and the meal - fish pie and vegetables cooked by chef Andrew - was a great success. The only downside for me was a bruised leg as I managed - twice - to walk into benches in the crowded dining area. Next week I will be choosing different tables!