Basket Brigade

"It was like Santa coming in the day time, but better." - Lucy (6 years)

The Basket Brigade is the annual campaign to provide food and gifts for people that need a hand - children, the elderly, hungry & homeless - during the holiday season each year. To date, hundreds of teams of volunteers feed more than 2 million people in 400 cities, across 74 countries annually. We currently have ten Basket Brigade teams across Australia who help thousands of people every Christmas with food and toys. Throughout the holiday season Basket Brigade volunteers deliver food, clothing, and hope to those who need it most. While the recipients receive much needed food and gifts, all of our volunteers also receive a gift - the joy of selfless giving!

The Basket Brigades are run totally by volunteers - people like yourself who care about making a difference in the lives of others.

The Basket Brigade works with local grass routes organisations that work with families on a regular basis to assist those that are truly needy. By working with these organisations we are able to help their organisation provide services that they would otherwise struggle to provide. We also know that the people they recommend are worthy of the donations.

The Baskets are given anonymously - the only note they receive asks them to take care of themselves and if one day they find themselves in a position to help another then we encourage them to do so - the "pay it forward" concept.

The Basket Brigade has no religious or political affiliations - anyone is welcome to donate to the cause - funds, products or services, or as a volunteer.

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