Diwali Food Drive

Diwali: Not Just a Festival of Lights
In recent times, public and private organizations in the US, including federal and state government authorities have been raising awareness about the festival, Diwali. Lighting of the Diwali diya (lamp) and a resolution passed by the US Senate in the year 2007 to endorse the religious significance of Diwali Festival have been significant steps in raising this

awareness in enabling Diwali its rightful due on the national calendar. As we move forward from this historic milestone, it’s time for us to move on and present Diwali in its truer (and grander) form to the greatest nation on the earth, from one of the greatest civilizations on earth. While it’s easy to get lost in the sparkle, glitter and extravaganza of the lights and festive mood of the Diwali, fundamentally, one of the core characteristics that set apart Diwali festival is to serve and feed the poor and needy during the festive occasion. It’s important that we inculcate this very humane trait in our next generations during the festival season and channelize our energies, resources for the benefit of people who need the most in the form of ‘Food’ and create a sense of shared community development by encouraging kids to organize and participate in the “Food drives “across the United states of America. Let’s pass on this incredible tradition and cultural fabric of our festivals through our kids and spread the warmth and happiness to the country which has opened her arms and had whole-heartedly embraced religious diversity. Join us for the 2017 Diwali Food Drive and let our kids kill the hunger for a day and LIGHTUP the lives of poor right here in Chester County to celebrate the spirit of Diwali! Communities across our region will be gathering food for the Chester County & Kennett Square Food Banks on November 5 from 9-12pm. Please join our fight against hunger in our own community!