Intrusive?

[Finnyhaddock]

One of our neighbours died a few weeks' ago. We weren't on speaking terms ... no issue it's just we all keep to ourselves pretty much.
Anyway I saw the partner of the dead guy and expressed our condolences.
On to the issue...I was making some soup and was going to take a big bowl and leave on the doorstep with a note when my OH said this was intrusive.
I thought it was a kind gesture.
Any thoughts?

I think it's nice.

Kind.

I think its kind as well

Do they like/ want soup? It's a kind thought, but it is a bit weird if you don't know them. I'd do it for one neighbour, because I know she likes soup, but not the other as they're effectively a stranger and I have no idea what foods they might like.

It is kind, and I can't imagine it would be received as anything but kind.
If it was me though I would prefer a card, food would be more something close friends / neighbours could offer

@Quickncjust4this

It is kind, and I can't imagine it would be received as anything but kind. If it was me though I would prefer a card, food would be more something close friends / neighbours could offer

I am a neighbour!

@Finnyhaddock but not a close one from what you've said in your post

I think that’s really nice - I am sure even if they don’t like soup he would appreciate the effort!

Kind. Nobody ever knows what to do with grief and so people can often be standoffish. Practical gestures are a good idea.

It’s both kind and practical OP, self-care like making meals in the early days can be burdensome.

Intrusive would be frequently popping round, or taking round the soup and hanging about to strike up a chat. What you have described doing is perfect and I’d be very touched if it were me.

Kind of you OP, it's letting them know you're thinking of them during an awful time. A lovely gesture and definitely not intrusive.