News

We won!!

 

We were the Gold winners at The National Business Awards in London this year for Community Business of the year!

 

I am beyond proud of my entire team that work tirelessly all year long!

 

Such an amazing achievement! 

This Christmas season, Hinchingbrooke School has been touched by an incredible display of community spirit and compassion as students and their families generously donated food to support those in need.

Their kindness exemplifies the true meaning of the holidays, reminding us all of the power of collective effort to bring hope, joy, and warmth to families facing difficulties.

These donations will make a tangible difference, ensuring that more children and adults can enjoy a joyful, restful holiday season. We are immensely proud of our community’s generosity and the heartfelt commitment to spreading kindness during this special time of year.

Together, we are creating a legacy of compassion that will resonate far beyond the festive season—truly, a testament to the heart of Hinchingbrooke.

I have been informed that SWEP has been ended today. So this means any rough sleepers will be out in the cold as any emergency accommodation would have now been stopped.
 
But we want to do what we can to help you.
We have plenty of bedding, blankets, sleeping bags and warm clothing.
 
Please pop in and we will sort this out for you FREE of charge.
We are also offering out FREE soup and rolls.
 
Please come and chat to one of us at either of our stores:
The Pantry – 10 All Saints Passage, Huntingdon
The Attic – 12 St Benedicts Court, Huntingdon
The Toy Chest – 16 St Benedicts Court, Huntingdon
 
For the community – not for profit!
We even made it to the BBC news website!
 

Starting this month, The Hunts Post are celebrating us here at Diamond Hampers and promoting the work we do across the Community!

 

Here is their first article, please do read and support us. 

 

https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/25646231.diamond-hampers-hunts-post-christmas-campaign-2025/

This month we sang live for the first time for The Christmas Market in Huntingdon. 

I am so proud of my team for how well they did after a very short time of practice! 

We also raised a whopping £520 on our community stall! An all round incredible weekend!

We were incredibly grateful to Huntingdon Library for their incredible donation of Christmas goods that will support our Christmas hampers this year.

 

Thank you!

**Exciting news**

I’m excited to share that I am running for Councillor for The Huntingdon North Ward, and I need your support!

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working within our community and making a positive difference in many lives.

Now, I’d love to hear your stories and feedback about how I’ve helped or what you value most about our neighbourhood. Whether you prefer to share a brief written statement, a short video, or just a few words—your support can remain anonymous or be publicly acknowledged, whichever you’re most comfortable with. These testimonials will be featured across my social media channels to highlight the impact we’ve made together and to help spread the word.

Your support means the world to me, and together, we can continue to make a difference in Huntingdon North! Thank you so much! ❤️

🎉 ITS BACK!! 🎁
Dunelm is supporting us AGAIN with this incredible initiative!
We deliver hundreds of gifts to children across the county every year, and this year will be no different! 🌟
If you’re in-store next week, pick up one of our tags and help make a child’s Christmas truly special! 🎄✨
Exciting!!
🤗 We’re here to help during this challenging time 🌟.
 
It’s heartbreaking to hear that people are having to make impossible choices between heating and eating 🥶.
It’s not okay, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, warm, and nourished 🧵❤️.
 
As we approach the holiday season, it can be especially difficult, but we want you to know that you’re not alone 🎄.
 
Our Further Support form is here to help us understand how we can best support you 📝. Please take a moment to complete it, and we’ll work together to find ways to ease your burden 🤝.
We promise to treat everyone with the same dignity and respect, just like you deserve 🙏.
 
You are not a burden, and you are not alone 💕. We’ll be here to offer a helping hand, including some extra love and support this Christmas 🎅️.
 

CAN YOU HELP?

𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐔𝐒:
 
There are so many ways you can get involved to help us here at Diamond Hampers.
Without the support of volunteers or people in the community, we simply couldn’t keep running and providing the vital services that we do across the county.
 
Offering your 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 is one of the ways you can get involved and support us.
By 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬, you will be helping us to run our stores, deliver our food hampers and of course collecting and redirecting food waste. – is this for you? Do get in touch with Lianne at diamondhampers@yahoo.com.
Why not visit our stores?
By 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐔𝐒, you are helping to support us.
We have two stores in Huntingdon.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 – open Monday to Saturday 9:30am till 2:30pm. Here you can fill a basket of food for just a £4 donation. You can access affordable food, help us raise vital funds and redirect food waste in the process!
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐂 – open Monday to Friday 9:30am till 4pm and Saturdays 9am till 5pm. Here you can access clothing from just £1 a piece, household items, toys and much more. You can access affordable clothing and living essentials whilst helping us raise crucial funds for our organisation.
 
If you can’t get to our stores, maybe you can help us 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄.
 
You can do this in a variety of ways:
We have our own store on 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝, where we sell top brands and designer labels at affordable prices. Take a look and you might just find something you like and help us in the process.
 
We are members of 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, where you can shop at thousands of online retailers and raise us money without costing you a penny. Check it out and choose us as your cause today. Every little penny donated via this, really does go a long way.
 
Maybe you could purchase something from our 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 on 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧? That way, items get sent direct to us. These are items to help with food hampers, fundraisers and our Christmas gift appeals.
 
You could also simply just donate some pennies to us via 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐩𝐚𝐥. You just need to send to our Paypal email – diamondhampers@yahoo.com.
 
 
 
 
 

Allotment Update!

 
We are making steady progress at our allotment! Can you spare any time in the week and can maybe offer some support to get our community garden flourishing! 
This BRAND NEW project will enable residents on referral to grow their own food, promoting healthier eating habits and reducing food costs.
By growing their own produce, residents can improve their diets with fresh, organic vegetables and fruits, directly impacting public health.
The use of sustainable farming practices in these allotments can significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with food production. This project encourages composting, water conservation, and the use of organic pest control, contributing to biodiversity and a healthier local ecosystem.
Together we can cultivate a healthier, more self-reliant, and environmentally conscious community.

November!

Just like many others, November was hugely successful in terms of the support we could offer and the people we managed to help.

We supplied 6,342 meals to people through our food hampers across the wider community.

We have rescued 21 tonnes of food waste, which has generated approximately 49,770 meals! This is through our redirected waste in our Pantry store!

We saved a whopping 35,700kg (PPM) of Co2!

We prevented a whopping £10,560 worth of food from rotting in landfill!

We have helped 65 families improve their situations, by finding longer term solutions to shape brighter and more sustainable futures.

We continue to help eliminate the need for food aid and strive to live in a world where EVERYONE can afford to shop and live independently!

“Hunger doesn't take a day off, so neither do we”

contact Us

  • diamondhampers@yahoo.com
  • 07769312711 Lianne