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Sun, 01 Nov 2026

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 Diwali hampers to bring hope to families in need

The Diwali Basket Brigade volunteers want to help vulnerable households with rising food prices.

* The Diwali Basket Brigade event, organised by The Diwali Foundation, aimed to distribute food to people struggling with the rising cost of living.
* More than 12% of UK households are experiencing food poverty, according to The Diwali Foundation, which has provided over 23,470 food hampers to date.
* Parcels were taken from Hockley to residents in homes provided by Walsall Housing Group (whg), who praised the initiative for making a "fantastic difference" to their customers.
* Organisers set a target of providing 6,000 food hampers this year, exceeding the 2025 record of over 80,000 meals.