Diwali Basket Brigade

Diwali Basket Brigade Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Diwali Basket Brigade, Charitable organisation, 61 Bridge Street, Kington.

🎄✨ From all of us at Diwali Basket Brigade, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....
25/12/2025

🎄✨ From all of us at Diwali Basket Brigade, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

This year, more than ever, we find ourselves reflecting not only on celebration but on responsibility, especially when so many in our communities are facing hardship. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us over the years and helped us reach and feed more families than ever before. The strength of our collective community has been remarkable, and we eagerly look ahead to 2026 to continue our mission of “Giving Back & Bringing Hope.”

Let’s spark joy, bring light, and stand together this Christmas.
Wishing you all a safe and prosperous celebration.

Warmest greetings,
The Diwali Basket Brigade Team

17/12/2025

🔥🙂 A key message that we try to convey is 'Strangers Care' therefore it isn't often we are able to see the true impact our food hampers have to those in need as we want to protect the privacy of those receiving our hampers.
We were thrilled again for the incredible news coverage this year of our DBB 2025 events, with DBB Birmingham being featured again on the evening news by ITV.
It was even more heart-warming to hear directly from a recipient!
A big thank you again to ITV for the wonderful coverage, showcasing the work we do at a time of need.

16/12/2025

✨DBB Manchester 2025 made it onto BBC North West News !
It was amazing to see the news coverage of our incredible event in Manchester, headed up by the brilliant Deepa Parekh and team. It's great to see our impact in Manchester being broadcasted, and heart-warming to hear the volunteer testimonies.
DBB Manchester is a true testament to the DBB spirit and focus on feeding our local communities and making real impact to those in need.

11/12/2025

We are so grateful for the coverage this year! DBB Leicester 2025 made the ITV evening news, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the community that made it possible.
Led by the incredible Event Lead Vina Parekh and supported by a whole team of volunteers who came together to feed those in need during the time of Diwali. 🔥

10/12/2025

We were honoured to see DBB 2025 Birmingham featured on BBC Midlands Today 📺 Thank you to the media team and Rebecca Harper for helping raise awareness and to our community for standing with us to create change by giving back and bringing hope.

We were honoured that DBB Trustee and London Event Lead, Kishen Pattani, was nominated for a community service award by ...
26/11/2025

We were honoured that DBB Trustee and London Event Lead, Kishen Pattani, was nominated for a community service award by Mayor of Harrow, Anjana Patel and received a Conclave Leadership Award at the House of Lords presented by Lord Sahota and Lord Ranger.

This achievement is a truly well-deserved acknowledgement of the remarkable work Kishen has undertaken over the years, and we are incredibly proud to see his contributions recognised on such an esteemed platform.

✨ DBB Leicester 2025 ✨Our 3rd year holding our Leicester event providing hands to help! 💛This year, our amazing DBB Leic...
22/10/2025

✨ DBB Leicester 2025 ✨
Our 3rd year holding our Leicester event providing hands to help! 💛

This year, our amazing DBB Leicester team packed 600 food hampers, thanks to the dedication of 120 incredible volunteers. These hampers were distributed to local charities and organisations supporting families in need, including Wesley Hall Community Food, Alice Hawkins Community Projects, Oadby Food Bank, The Bridge East Midlands, The Falcon, The Centre Project and New Parks Community Food Bank.

DBB Leicester is always an incredibly fun event, breaking out into spontaneous dance, volunteers getting together to help and share joy!
The day was a true celebration of community filled with joy, collaboration, and connection.

💛 A Special Thank You

We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make DBB 2025 such a success! 🌟

📸 Photography & Videography: Arvind Bhikha and Vinny Parekh
🍽️ Catering: hot breakfast and lunch donated very kindly by Anil Tailor
Venue donated by Shree Darji Community Centre, thank you to Arunbhai Amratia and the committee members
Thank you Pankaj Parekh for the music and sound system

A message from our Leicester Event Lead, Vina Parekh:

"Huge thank you to everyone for their support and positive energy. We had a fantastic turnout, with many new faces joining alongside our regular volunteers. It was also great to welcome two new charity partners, both of whom shared very positive feedback. The atmosphere was absolutely buzzing and full of community spirit. We’re looking forward to building on this success and growing even stronger in 2026."

✨ DBB Manchester 2025 ✨Our 4th event and united in kindness! 💛This year, our amazing DBB Manchester team packed over 1,1...
21/10/2025

✨ DBB Manchester 2025 ✨
Our 4th event and united in kindness! 💛

This year, our amazing DBB Manchester team packed over 1,100 food hampers, thanks to the dedication of 100 incredible volunteers. These hampers were distributed to local charities and organisations supporting families in need, including Home4All, CAFT children’s activity farm trust, Coffee4Craig, Salford Foodbank, Central Manchester Foodbank and Warrington Youth Zone

What an inspiring day with smiles all around, teamwork in full swing and even great music from DJ Neil Malhotra! The atmosphere was electric and full of positivity as we came together to make a difference. 🌟

💛 A Special Thank You

We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make DBB 2025 such a success! 🌟

📸 Photography & Videography: Jay Parekh
🍽️ Catering: Umesh Parekh, Mital and Hitesh Pattani
Venue donated by Vermilion Venue, Manchester

A message from our Manchester Event Lead, Deepa Parekh:

"This year’s Diwali Basket Brigade in Greater Manchester was a huge success, with 1,100 hampers delivered to individuals and families across the region. The atmosphere on the day was filled with love, laughter, and a genuine spirit of giving. It was beautiful to see children, elders, and people from all walks of life come together with one shared intention - to spread light to those who need it most. The energy was electric, but grounded in deep compassion. A heartfelt thank you to every single person who showed up with purpose and packed with love. Together, we truly made this Diwali brighter for many."

✨ DBB London 2025 ✨Our 5th year and biggest so far!💛We partnered with Food Bank Aid (), City Harvest London, West Hampst...
21/10/2025

✨ DBB London 2025 ✨
Our 5th year and biggest so far!💛

We partnered with Food Bank Aid (), City Harvest London, West Hampstead Food Hub () and Burnt Oak Community Food Bank () to ensure a wide reach.

Thank you to our incredible speakers on the day, Naomi Russell, Founder of Food Bank Aid and Marco from City Harvest. Also to Pranay Hariharan (W Hamp) and Deepa Chauhan (Burnt Oak) for attending and informing volunteers of how these hampers will go directly to those in need.

We were thrilled to welcome Mayor of Harrow, Anjana Patel, again to showcase the work we do.

A special mention to Dee Vara, Kamlesh Vara and the GAA Team for their hospitality and kindness again for 2025. DBB London is a true testament to community collaboration!
It is only because of our volunteers and local communities that we are able to help so many people up and down the country.

The day overflowed with smiles, energy, and teamwork and we even joined DBB Birmingham live as they packed alongside us! The atmosphere buzzed with excitement and positivity as everyone came together to create real change. 🌟

💛 A Special Thank You

We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make DBB 2025 such a success! 🌟

📸 Photography & Videography: Vineet Johri, Anjali Shah, Tushar Shah
🍽️ Catering: GAA London who so generously donated a delicious breakfast, snacks and lunch for all our volunteers

A message from London Event Lead, Kishen Pattani:

“Diwali Basket Brigade London is all about community, compassion, and collective action. Each year, we come together, as volunteers, donors, and charity partners, to share the true spirit of Diwali by giving back to those who need it most. It’s inspiring to see so many people unite for a common purpose: to give back and bring hope, to families across our city. A big thank you to you all. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together and hope to see you all again in 2026.”

✨ DBB Birmingham 2025 ✨Our flagship event and our first ever location for Diwali Basket Brigade! 💛This year, our amazing...
21/10/2025

✨ DBB Birmingham 2025 ✨
Our flagship event and our first ever location for Diwali Basket Brigade! 💛

This year, our amazing DBB Birmingham team packed over 2,000 food hampers, thanks to the dedication of 220+ incredible volunteers. These hampers were distributed to local charities and organisations supporting families in need, including (Ronald McDonald House), HAOS, .charity (St Basils), WHG, Kids Out, Birmingham City Mission & Hope Food North Birmingham.

A huge thank you to our inspiring guest speakers Jean Templeton, CEO of St Basils, Connie Jennings from WHG, and the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker for joining us and sharing words of encouragement.

At DBB, we’re proud to welcome volunteers of all ages. From our youngest helpers to our oldest supporters, Rameshbhai (80 years old!), who has never missed a DBB event and Prabhudasbhai at a magical 97 years old!
Your energy and dedication truly embody the spirit of giving. 🙏🏼

The day was filled with smiles, teamwork, and joy and even featured a live feed with DBB London happening at the same time! The atmosphere was electric and full of positivity as we came together to make a difference. 🌟

💛 A Special Thank You*

We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make DBB 2025 such a success! 🌟

📸 Photography & Videography: Sudha Peravali & Ajay Shah
🍽️ Catering: Chef Daksha, My Green Kitchen, who so generously donated a delicious lunch for all our volunteers

A message from our Event Lead & Founder, Deepak Parekh:

“As we continue to grow each year, our purpose remains the same - to bring light and hope where it’s needed most.
In 2025, we reached a record number of hampers, thanks to the unwavering support of our volunteers and donors. Each hamper is more than just food, it’s a message of care, kindness, and community, which lies at the heart of Diwali.
No one should go hungry, and through this initiative, we’re showing that we’re truly stronger together.” 💫

Proud to be donating hampers again to Ronald McDonald House Birmingham - the work they do helping families with children...
20/10/2025

Proud to be donating hampers again to Ronald McDonald House Birmingham - the work they do helping families with children receiving treatmentt locally is incredible. Wishing you a happy Diwali! 😄

Address

61 Bridge Street
Kington
HR53DJ

Website

,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Diwali Basket Brigade posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category