Diwali hampers to bring hope to families in need
Summary
About 300 volunteers packed food hampers at the Diwali Basket Brigade in Birmingham for households facing financial hardship. The Diwali Foundation said it works with about 40 food banks and charities and has provided around 23,470 hampers to date.Key Facts
- The event took place at the RSRS Centre in Hockley and was the initiative’s ninth year.
- The Diwali Foundation organised the event with volunteers from varied backgrounds.
- The foundation said more than 12% of UK households experience food poverty.
- Organisers delivered parcels to residents in homes provided by Walsall Housing Group.
- The foundation has set a target of distributing 6,000 hampers this year.
- A London event was held on Saturday, with events planned in Manchester and Leicester for Sunday.
- The charity said its 2025 record included more than 80,000 meals provided.
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