Feed those in need by providing baskets of donated food

A Knock of Kindness: Transforming Lives One Basket at a Time

One knock at the door during a particularly challenging time made a significant difference in my family's life. This is the story of how one act of kindness inspired me to help others.

As a child of 8 years old, Christmas became a season of anxiety due to my dads job redundancy. My family faced hardship, and the Christmas spirit was overshadowed by uncertainty. Then, a remarkable thing happened—Our neighbour's act of kindness delivered a holiday food hamper, filled with delightful surprises, and showed me that people truly care.

That gesture left an indelible mark on my heart. It highlighted the profound impact a community's generosity can have, inspiring me to one day pay forward the kindness shown to my family.

Karen's story resonates deeply with mine. Growing up in a family of five kids with two very hard-working parents through the 70s and 80s, Karen never felt they went without. It was only years later, upon talking with her mum, that she learned of the struggles her parents faced—particularly during her dad's illness when every penny was counted to make ends meet.

Inspired by these experiences, Karen and I have joined forces for the first time to support families that are struggling, especially during this time of the year. We are united in our desire to make a positive impact by supporting Beacon of Hope Baskets, a volunteer-run initiative that mirrors our childhood experiences by feeding those in need through baskets of hope and joy.

By contributing to this campaign for the Beacon of Hope Baskets, you're not just providing food; you're delivering hope and changing lives, just as ours were touched by kindness. Let's make a difference together, one basket at a time.

Each gift will come with a heartfelt note:

"This comes to you from someone who cares about you. All we ask is that you take care of yourself well enough to be able to do this for someone else someday."

Join us in lighting up someone else's Christmas. Together, we can transform lives, one act of kindness at a time.