What we do
Mary’s Meals provides life-changing school meals to children, like Lettie, who are living in some of the world’s poorest communities. The promise of a good meal brings hungry children into the classroom, where they can gain an education and better opportunities for the future.
Lettie's life started to change with just one mug of porridge. You can see her story in our new film Lettie, which shows how a simple school meal can unlock a child’s future – how access to education, proper nutrition, and the support of others can change the course of a life and shape generations to come.
We are already serving more than three million children every school day. But millions more are still waiting for Mary’s Meals. With your support more hungry children will wake each morning knowing they will eat a good meal today – your donation means they have hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Thanks to our low-cost approach it costs just £19.15 to provide a child with meals in a place of education for a whole school year.
3 million children
We serve more than three million children every school day.
16 countries
We serve our meals in 16 countries around the world.
£19.15
It costs just £19.15 to feed a child for a whole school year.
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Donor-Advised Funds
How school meals improve children's health and wellbeing
School meals: a social safety net
School feeding and education: unlocking children’s academic potential
Fundraise for Mary's Meals!
Looking for new and exciting ways to raise money for Mary's Meals? Take a look at some of the wonderful things our supporters do to help us reach the next child waiting.