Category Archives: Uncategorized

A Fresh Chapter for the NYC Basket Brigade: How One Basket and One Leader Spark Hope

New York Basket Brigade PATHHSEO

As we gear up for another season of the NYC Basket Brigade, I wanted to share a story that feels both familiar and new. It’s a story about heart, leadership, and how small acts of generosity grow into something extraordinary. “One small act of generosity can lift an entire community out of darkness and into […]

Thank You!! Hearts & Hands United

What an incredible display of community spirit this Saturday! From our early morning crew at 9 AM to our final wave of volunteers, every moment at our Hartsdale event radiated warmth and purpose. The highlight? Hearing our volunteers, especially the kids, share their “why.” Your answers touched our hearts: the simple yet powerful desire to […]

Celebrate Our 10th Year in Brownsville!

Celebrate Our 10th Year in Brownsville

This Saturday marks a milestone for us: 10 years of the NYC Basket Brigade in Brownsville! Since we began there in 2015, we’ve witnessed an incredible transformation in this community, thanks in large part to the dedication of the Brownsville Partnership. Donna Smith: Resilience and Compassion We’re proud to have played a small role in […]

NYC Basket Brigade: New Site, New Goals, Same Mission!

The NYC Basket Brigade is back, and this year, we’re thrilled to announce our new website: https://nycbasketbrigade.org! Our previous .com site will forward you, so it’s easier than ever to join us in feeding families in need across the NYC Tri-State Area and Westchester County. Just One Week Left Until Brooklyn Begins! We’re counting down […]

Finding Purpose through Community

NYC Basket Brigade Rich Kuepper Thanksgiving

Years ago, I found myself deeply moved by a news report. It featured a touching tale of a home makeover done in the spirit of the holiday season. Rich Kuepper, a stalwart member of the NYC Basket Brigade, and his dedicated team from the NYPowerteam transformed the house of Sheila Blackmond, a resilient grandmother who […]