Giving back and bringing hope
The Diwali Basket Brigade is a charitable initiative organised by The Diwali Foundation, a UK registered charity, established in 2018. The objective of the charity is simple – to provide food hampers to socially deprived and/or vulnerable households, from all faiths and backgrounds across the UK.
Through our bi-annual initiative, which has been running for 7 years, we have created a unique community-focused event which provides volunteers the opportunity to give back to those in need.
Since inception, we have provided almost 15,000 hampers to families in need. This equates to 173,000 meals weighing almost 70 tonnes.
Diwali is symbolic for multiple faiths with a core message of ‘light triumphing over darkness’ and the ‘victory of good over evil’. It is also a time for family and friends to come together, share joy whilst emphasising the importance of giving back, unity and strong community cohesion, all of which the charity embodies.
The food bags that are provided by the Diwali Basket Brigade are always of a very high standard and is a great opportunity to give families access to resources that due to their circumstances would not normally be available to them.
Connie Jennings - WHG Charity Partner
years running the charity events
Cities across the UK
INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS
Charity Partners
What People Think
Firstly, thank you for the hampers yesterday. I received calls and messages from 6 of the recipients thanking you for the supplies. One resident who got wind of the scheme, messaged me to say the gesture brought tears to her eyes and two residents who aren't part of the scheme have asked if they could join. What a great start!
Charity Partner
One hamper recipient has recently moved to a new home following a long period of homelessness which was exacerbated by over thirty years of alcohol and drug misuse. This has led to both physical and mental ill health, including anxiety, low confidence, loneliness and isolation. I had the pleasure of delivering this hamper and seeing the recipients face light up was extremely humbling.
Charity Partner
Simply amazing - I recall the first Diwali Basket Brigade a few years ago, and it has come a very long way since. It's now an annual event that a lot of people look forward to, all the great selfless work that goes on. Well done to the whole team! I hope it gets even bigger next year and helps even more families.
Volunteer
When they knocked on my door to tell me I had been selected for a Diwali Hamper I cried with relief. I have 4 children and had no money and no food; it was half term so the kids wouldn't even be getting a school meal, and my Universal Credit wasn't due for three days and I didn't know what I would do. You really don't know how much this means to me and my kids thank you to everyone.
Hamper Recipient
Our local children's centre distributed 12 hampers among families with under-fives. A local Church infant school selected 12 families facing hardship. Another primary school selected 12 families also struggling. The remainder went out with food parcels we distributed ourselves. God bless you all.
Charity Partner
On behalf of our charity trustees and team, we would like to thank you for your contribution in facilitating food donations to help support the most vulnerable people in our local area. Your kind donation is greatly received and will help us continue our valuable work, especially at this critical time.
Charity Partner
The incredible team at Diwali Basket Brigade - you made it and beyond! Raising £1,000's in just a few weeks to provide the components for 1000's of meals to families who are in such need. We have had a wonderful journey with you, and we hope you go from strength to strength. A fantastic charity which is hugely efficient and selfless.