Four Children’s Christmas present ideas...
...that help other children too
Looking for something different for a gift for a child this Christmas? What about giving them the gift of knowing they have helped another child? If you’re looking for children’s Christmas present ideas, we have several.
Read on for Christmas gifts a child will love that also help a hungry child go to school and learn, thanks to the promise of a daily school meal.
1. For children who love animals: Corrie's Capers picture books
These beautifully illustrated children’s books by Scottish author, Alison Page, follow the adventures of Corrie the Westie on the beautiful Isle of Arran. Choose from five different stories or buy the complete set. These children’s books about animals make a wonderful Christmas gift and all money raised goes to Mary’s Meals.
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2. A gift that gives back: feed a child for a whole school year
Why not add a little variety this year with a gift for a child that gives to another? A Christmas charity donation is a wonderful way to introduce children to charitable giving, and our beautiful Mary’s Meals printed gift cards will help them to see the impact of their gift. For just £19.15 you can purchase a gift that will feed another child for a whole school year. And right now, a generous group of donors are matching all purchases of our charity gift cards so it’s a great time to buy, as your gift will go twice as far.
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3. Kids’ Christmas stocking fillers with meaning: 50 school meals for £5
Looking for an alternative children’s stocking filler idea? Our ‘50 school meals for £5’ gift is one of the best stocking fillers for kids (and also a great Secret Santa idea for under £10). A little gift, that gives a lot back!
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4. A Christmas gift for the teacher: a 100 meals gift card
Instead of the usual box of chocolates or gift set, why not get your child this special gift to give to their teacher this Christmas: a 100 meals gift card. A card will be posted to you for your child to sign and give on to their teacher, making it an extra special, thoughtful gift.
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Why Christmas gifts for children that give back matter
Christmas is also about the joy of giving, and while the excitement of opening presents on Christmas morning is so special, you can also give a child a satisfying happiness from knowing they have given another child a gift too.
A daily school meal attracts hungry children into the classroom and gives them the energy to learn. It costs just £19.15 to provide a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year, so every charity gift idea on this list makes a real difference.
Shopping for the grown-ups too? Take a look at our charity Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list.
Need ideas for entertaining children during the school holidays? Help them to plan a mini-fundraiser
Looking for a way to keep a child entertained in the holidays after the novelty of new toy gifts has worn off? Download and print out our fundraising pack for them, and you’ve given them a fascinating activity to undertake! Challenge them to come up with quirky fundraising ideas, then why not carry out the fundraiser as a family, as a ‘giving back’ challenge for the new year? We have some great fundraising ideas for kids like holding a charity bake sale or making arts and crafts for charity.
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